Dr. Maria Skytte

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Mørch Brinkmann Skytte is a PhD candidate at the University of Copenhagen, affiliated with the Department of Communication. Her research explores how public service media strategically leverage the opportunities of digitalization while addressing challenges posed by digital platforms and global players like YouTube and Netflix in the context of children's programming. The project investigates the varied strategies employed by European public service media, exemplified by DR, BBC, and NRK/ARD-ZDF. Maria's academic background includes a Master's degree in Media Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies with a minor in Sociology from Aarhus University. She has served as a research assistant and lecturer at the Department of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, contributing to various projects related to children's media usage and content. Her teaching areas include Media History and Journalistic Genres, highlighting her commitment to education in media studies. Maria's current thesis, titled 'DR Children: Strategy and Strategic Work in a Digital Media Reality,' is anticipated to be completed by early 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen

Enrolled in the PhD program focusing on digital media in public service.

Research Assistant

2018-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Department of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University • Aarhus

Assisted in communication and cultural research.

External Lecturer

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Department of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University • Aarhus

Taught courses in journalistic communication.

Student Assistant

2015-01-01 — 2016-12-31

DR News, Foreign Desk • Copenhagen

Supported news coverage and information processing.

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.