Master's Program in Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication

The master's program in Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication is a research-based course of studies addressing current, socially relevant phenomena of the digitalized world.

The master's program focuses on research into the social and psychological consequences of digital transition. The students therefore always deal with current topics: Every year, we offer two new focal points that are oriented towards the current developments in digital communication. 

In the course of your studies, you will also deepen your methodological and theoretical knowledge in the field of media and communication studies and apply it in a two-semester research project. In small groups you will examine an individual research question. Research is carried out independently from the planning stage to the implementation and presentation of the results.

With the elective module, the master's program also offers students the opportunity to choose their own specializations outside their subject, for example in Literary Studies, History, Political Science or Psychology.

Because classes at the School of Humanities are small, students are provided with personal support by our subject-specific academic advisors and the program managers, and also benefit from a close relationship with professors and teachers.

The master's program provides our students with a sound scientific education. After completing a subsequent doctoral degree, graduates from this master’s program can also pursue a career in academia either in the field of Media and Communication Studies or a related field.

There is a variety of demanding media-related activities for graduates of the program, such as for example in journalism, film and television, communications management, and public relations as well as in market research and marketing.

Students of Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication should

• have a keen interest in current topics and problem areas in the field of media and communication studies,
• be able of critical and interdisciplinary thinking,
• have a high level of motivation and willingness to work independently and in a targeted manner,
• have a good level of English proficiency.

To be admitted to the master's program in Media and Communication Studies: Digital Communication applicants need to have a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication Studies. A degree in a different field is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:

• a total of 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of six semesters/three years,
• at least 40 ECTS credits in Media and Communication Studies,
• examinations in relevant research methods corresponding to at least 8 ECTS credits.

Selection
We take a variety of criteria into account in our selection process:

• final grade or current grade average achieved in your bachelor’s degree,
• relevant stays abroad,
• Awards such as scholarships, prizes or scientific publications.

Language requirements
You must submit proof that your English language proficiency is equivalent to level B2.
German language proficiency equivalent to level C1 is also required. Please click here for more information.