Media Studies, Master 2 subject

  • In what way do media influence how meaning is generated?
  • How can the historical, aesthetic und technical dimensions of media be addressed?
  • Which part do media play in the history and formation of the social and cultural sphere and of knowledge?
  • How can the interrelationship between aesthetic and socio-political functions of media be described?
  • What is the function of media with regard to representation and formation of cultural identities?

Profile

Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it paves the way for participating in current international research issues in the field of media studies, offers innovative teaching methods, ensures strong mentor-student relationships, and enables students to research in a self-reliant manner.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Media history and media theory
  • Media aesthetics and media politics
  • Media, Gender and Queer
  • Digital Media
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has: an interest in investigating issues and research methods pertaining to media culture
enjoys: developing subjective perspectives and theses whilst maintaining a dialogue with discipline-related theories
struggles through: comprehensive, frequently English-language texts and complex theories
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • Media Studies
  • Film and Television Studies
  • Communication Science
  • Journalism
  • Media Culture
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in media-related research and academia
  • in arts and communication management
  • in media production, distribution and evaluation
  • in applied reception and media research
  • in editing
And else?
An internship ...

is recommended. It is done during the degree course.

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done from the 2nd semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dr. Timo Kaerlein
Building, Room: GB 1/41
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-+49 (0) 234 / 32 – 27698
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Medienwissenschaft
Building, Room: GA 2/39
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24719
Email:
Website Fachschaft

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