Dr. Mads Andersen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mads Møller Tommerup Andersen is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, specializing in the research of media industries and creative processes. His work extensively examines TV production, video games, and podcasts, addressing themes such as creativity, autonomy, time management, working conditions, streaming services, and reality TV. In 2022, he published the book 'Researching Creativity Media Industries' through Rowman & Littlefield, reflecting his dedication to the field. Mads completed his PhD in 2019, focusing on the production study of digitalization and idea development processes for the Danish public-service youth TV channel DR3. His research has been published in international journals including Media, Culture & Society, Convergence, Critical Studies in Television, and Nordicom Review. Mads also serves as chair of the Media Industries division of NordMedia and is a member of the Danish Radio Television Board (2025-2028). He is actively involved in editorial work with MedieKultur – Journal of media communication research.

Research Interests

Experience

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research and teaching in media industries and creative processes.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.