Communication Science (M.A.)
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Degree: |
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Standard period of studies:
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4 Semester |
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winter and summer semester |
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Admission restrictions: |
open admission |
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Application: |
You find information on the application procedure for international students here. |
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Winter semester: April 1 – May 15 Summer semester: October 1 – November 15 |
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Required Bachelor's degree: |
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Faculty:
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Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media and Sports
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Accreditation: |
The accreditation of study programmes for Bachelor and Master Degrees constitutes as a precondition for the granting of state approval. |
Subject Matter
In an information society, communication conveyed by the media plays a key role. Accordingly, research interest in the processes, functions and effects of the mass media and the role of its actors is growing both in the universities and the private sector. For companies, parties or nonprofit organizations, analyses of their media presence and resonance are essential today. Similarly, methodological expertise is in demand in university research and teaching on the one hand, and, on the other hand, within the context of market, opinion and media research in the private sector or for advertising companies and media institutions. In addition, the Master's program in Communication Science prepares graduates for tasks in journalism fields that require a method-focused journalistic education, such as a career in science journalism.
Master entrance requirements
Proof of a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies or an equivalent final degree from a university in Germany or abroad.
At least half of the degree program (a minimum of 90 credit points) must be in a subject related to Communication Studies. Of these, a minimum of 9 credit points must be in empirical methodology. Within this statistics is obligatory, and optionally survey research, content analysis or experiment. In addition, a minimum of 10 credit points must be in empirical audience research and impact/effectiveness research.
If the Bachelor's diploma certificate is not yet available, a minimum of 60 credit points in Communication Studies must be verified before the application deadline. Admission is granted on the condition that a Bachelor's diploma certificate is submitted within the first semester of the Master's degree program which fully demonstrates the required 90 credit points. In all cases, the applicant must demonstrate the required 9 credit points in empirical methods and 10 credit points in empirical audience and impact/effectiveness research before the application deadline.
It is assumed that students have sufficient active and passive knowledge of the English language to read specialist literature in English and participate in courses taught in English. Proof is not required.
Proof of proficiency in the German language to the level of the "German Language Proficiency Examination for Admission to Higher Education for Foreign Applicants (DSH)" is required for applicants, who either did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German institution or whose degree was not from a degree program taught in German.
Information
The International Office offers counselling for international students about the application process and general information.
The Student Counselling Office offers specific information on the subject (List available in German only).
The Student representatives give information from a student perspective (List available in German only).