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Master of Arts

Expanded Media

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Dieburg, GermanyMedia & Communication Studies
APS Required, duration and mode of study The programme duration for German students with a 210 ECTS Bachelor's degree is three semesters; for all other students with an international Bachelor's degree, it is four semesters and includes a mandatory placement in industry for 18 weeks. The programme has online elements but requires a presence on campus.

Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

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Duration

3 semesters (with 210 ECTS), 4 semesters (with 180 ECTS includes mandatory placement)

Programme Overview

Master’s programme dedicated to future/innovative media concepts and formats (formerly Leadership in Creative Industries). Focus on immersion, interaction, participation. Three study tracks: Expanded Storyworlds, Expanded Sound & Music, Expanded Realities.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants with a grade point average of 2.0 or better are tested for suitability.

Minimum GPA
No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements
B2 English certificate (CEFR) required (e.g., IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL B2). Not for native speakers from US/UK.
Accepted bachelor fields
Media design, computer science, media management, media studies, or related fields with practical media production experience.
APS Certificate
Yes
Thesis required
Yes
Mandatory internship
Required for students with 180 ECTS Bachelor's degree

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
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ECTS credits
120

Career Outcomes

Prepares for jobs in new media agencies focusing on immersive, spatial design for events, trade shows, festivals, theatre, museums, AR and the Metaverse.

Typical job roles

WriterDirectorLead DesignerCreative DirectorMedia Designer for immersive experiences

Target industries

New media agenciesaugmented reality and Metaverse development

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Programme details

Degree
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
3 semesters (with 210 ECTS), 4 semesters (with 180 ECTS includes mandatory placement)
Mode
, duration and mode of study The programme duration for German students with a 210 ECTS Bachelor's degree is three semesters; for all other students with an international Bachelor's degree, it is four semesters and includes a mandatory placement in industry for 18 weeks. The programme has online elements but requires a presence on campus.
Start
Winter
Deadline
01 June (annual)

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