Digital Media and Society

Interdisciplinary English-taught MA programme on digitalisation and datafication in contemporary societies, combining media and communication studies with methods training, research practice, and media-industry-oriented elements.

Minimum GPA

The reviewed official programme page and the current official University of Bremen master overview state a minimum grade of 2.3, either as the final grade of the previous degree or the average grade at the time of application with at least 130 CP completed.

English requirements

The reviewed official programme page states that applicants need English at CEFR C1 level and that a previous higher education entrance qualification or last university degree completed entirely in English is also accepted. The reviewed official University of Bremen language-certificates page lists examples including TOEFL iBT 95+, IELTS 7.0-8.0, PTE Academic 76+, Cambridge Advanced minimum grade C, TOEIC Listening/Reading 945 plus Speaking 180 and Writing 180, or UNIcert III.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official programme page states that admission requires a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Digital Media, or a closely related field with at least 180 CP. Its FAQ further states that applicants need at least 40 CP in communication and media studies, social sciences, research methodology, journalism studies, content research, or media use, reception, and effect research.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 425.40 per semester (current semester contribution published by the University of Bremen for Winter Semester 2025/26).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 425.40 per semester (current semester contribution published by the University of Bremen for Winter Semester 2025/26).

The reviewed official programme page states that graduates move into decision-making roles in a datafied society and work across media and tech industries, as well as in businesses, NGOs, and governmental institutions.

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