Study program

Academy

University 1

University 2

City

DW Academy

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

University of Bonn

International Media Studies

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Subjects: Media Studies, Journalism, Film, Political Sciences, Communications, Communications Systems, Sociology, Management & Technology

M.A.

Degree

120

ECTS

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 31 Mar

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

€ 1500

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus

Program Video

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Be part of a unique master’s program

Students of this master’s program gain deep knowledge in artificial intelligence. They complete courses such as Autonomous Mobile Robots, Machine Learning, Deep Learning for Robot Vision and Automated Planning & Scheduling, among many others.

Access top organizations in the media industry

Students and graduates of this master’s program benefit from close contact with renowned research institutions such as the Fraunhofer Institute, DFKI, DLR, as well as the Graduate Institute at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg.

Gain hands-on experience through stimulating R&D and thesis projects

As part of the curriculum, students choose an eight-month R&D project where they conduct cutting-edge research. The project, as well as the 6-month thesis, may also take place with one of the many research partners.

Study in a hands-on program with a strong research focus

This master’s program combines practical experience in journalism with important research activities and lectures to offer students a broad view of media and journalism.

Option to access a program scholarship

Every year, up to ten scholarships are granted to prospective students from developing and emerging countries. The scholarship covers the students’ tuition fees, flight, and living costs (including accommodation). → More Info

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Course Description

Do you have a bachelor's degree and at least one year of practical experience in the media field after obtaining your degree, and are highly motivated to gain research and practical experience? Then this is a unique opportunity for you! The M.A. in International Media Studies is a program developed from a cooperation between DW Akademie, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, and the University of Bonn. It is a well accredited academic program with an excellent, strongly research-oriented curriculum which at the same time features a focus on practical experience. Moreover, selected students from developing and emerging countries can access a full scholarship to cover all their program expenses (tuition, living costs, accommodation, etc.).

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.A. in International Media Studies is intended for holders of at least a bachelor’s degree and one year of work experience in the media field, interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of international media studies.

Special Program Features

Learn about current media industry problems

Due to the practical focus of this program, students deal with relevant issues in the media industry during practical modules and research projects and learn how to handle them in real life.

Take part in interesting modules

Students complete a variety of modules with relevant topics such as media & development, media economics, politics & society, communication sciences, and media management, among others.

Study between beautiful Sankt Augustin and multicultural Bonn

Sankt Augustin is a charming city perfect for student life, but also enjoys easy access to Bonn, an important hub of the media industry in Germany, where DW (Deutsche Welle) is located.

Partner Universities

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City

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Duration

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Accreditations

AQAS

The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “International Media Studies” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Minimum ECTS points required:

180

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Work Experience

At least one year of professional experience in a media-related field acquired after the completion of the student’s first degree.

If you have been working as a self-employed freelancer, you can submit a certificate or recommendation from your employer(s) if applicable, and/or links to your publications and project work.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)

IELTS

min 7

TOEFL iBT

min 95

PTE Academic

min 76

CEFR English

min C1

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

Read more about language requirements here: https://static.dw.com/downloads/56195804/englishtestequivalentsv8.pdf

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Applications are open from:

Winter semester:December 01 (German)December 01 (EU)December 01 (Non EU)

Summer semester:

Spring semester:

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

local admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

interview

No. of places available:

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online Application Form

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Letter of Motivation

English, max. 700 words; font “Arial”, size 10; Spacing 1,5; signed and dated

In English
Max. words: 700
Font: Arial
Font Size: 10
Spacing: 1.5
Signed and dated

English
Europass format
Signed and dated

First University-Level Degree Copy → Qualification Requirements

Transcript of Records

Proof of Professional Experience

Proof of at least one year's professional experience in a media-related field AFTER obtaining your first academic degree (for a scholarship you must provide proof of at least two years of professional experience). You can submit a certificate or letter from your employer as proof of work experience. Please make sure it includes your media-related job title, the beginning and end dates of your employment in that position, company letterhead, date of issue of the certificate/letter and a signature from your employer.

If you were self-employed or worked on media projects, please click the “More Info” button.

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APS

Certificate of APS (for applicants who completed their first degree in China, India, or Vietnam).

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Testimonials

It’s a great opportunity to explore a range of theories and perspectives from around the world and benefit from staff expertise across a multidisciplinary department aimed at producing the best media professionals.
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We exchange opinions and get into discussions with people from all over the world who have different experiences and mindsets. This can help us create our own ideas about topics that we would otherwise not necessarily think about.
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Location

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

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Further Information

Your Personal Contact

Counseling

Registrar's Office of the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

Campus Sankt Augustin: Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin

Contact Details:
[email protected]

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