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Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Сulturе
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- local admission restriction (local NC)
- Application:
- directly at university
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Program Video
Why you should study Human Geography (M.A.) in Mainz!
Course Description
The M.A. Human Geography: Globalization, Media and Culture offers a critical, interdisciplinary exploration of the entanglements between globalization, space, digital media and culture. Students examine contemporary debates around ethics, place making, environmental justice, and the transformative power of media in shaping perceptions of identities, spaces and cultures. Combining rigorous theoretical inquiry with empirical research practice, the program empowers students to understand—and intervene in—today’s global challenges through the lens of human geography.
This program is ideal for graduates of human geography or related fields in social sciences, humanities, and cultural studies who wish to engage critically with globalization and media from a geographic perspective. Students should bring a strong interest in theory-driven, empirically grounded research and the motivation to explore the world through spatial, cultural and media lenses.
Special Program Features
Practice-Based Methodology: From Ethnography to Audiovisual Media
The program emphasizes qualitative research methods—including ethnography and audiovisual techniques like podcasting or short films—equipping students with creative and analytical tools to explore space, identity, and media in nuanced ways.
Hands-On Research Workshops: Design and Conduct Your Own Study
In semesters 2 and 3, students participate in structured Research Workshops where they conceptualize, plan, and carry out their own empirical research project—often including fieldwork. This supports academic independence and methodological depth.
Strong Networks for Research and Career Success
Students benefit from a dynamic learning environment supported by expert faculty and a strong support infrastructure—including the Career Service, the Startup Center, and the Gutenberg Council for Young Researchers—that fosters both academic and professional development. → More Info
Accreditations
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Сulturе" are:
in Geography or Human Geography with at least 130 ECTS credits in Geography modules, or in a subject in the social, cultural or media sciences relevant to Geography. If the candidate has not completed a degree in Geography, the Examination Board will decide on the relevance of their subject to Geographу.
English Language Proficienсу at least B2 (CΕFR)
- Basic knowledge of the major conceptual deliberations in the social sciences and humanities gained during your undergraduate studies
- motivation to look at the world through the lens of human, cultural and media geography
- interest in combining theoretical discourse and empirical resеarсh
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishApplication & Admission
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Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsApplication Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree from an institution where English is the language of instructiοn.
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Further Information
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