degree
Master of Arts
admission restriction
none | individual acceptance
standard length of study
3 semester
study start
April 1 or october 1
teaching language
German / English
credit points
90
admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in a similar field
application
possible throughout the year
The research-oriented Media and Communication Science master program is a social-scientific oriented program whose main objective is the exploration of media communication. The program combines content from the fields of communication sciences, media technology, economic sciences and law (Ilmenau model). The program is research oriented and closely connected with current, medium- and long-term research activities of the Institut für Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (IfMK). This master program focuses on facilitate students to acquire knowledge and competences in theoretical approaches, research methods and findings concerning media communication in a research oriented course.
The modular courses are held in German and English. Graduates are therefore ideally prepared for the globalised job market in which interface and transfer skills become of greater importance.
Detailed Overview: Media and Communication Science (Master)
The course is very appropriate for those who are interested in research. Nowadays, many companies require their employees to have a research background and data analysis skills“.
Lan Dung Vu
Public relations for enterprises, organisations and public institutions
Social-scientific market and opinion research
Media and communication consulting
Media management
Media production
Scientific career at universities and research institutions
Journalism; especially on science, economics and technology