Master's in Media and Communication Science

The programme offers an innovative and international overview on media and communication studies with a focus on digital media, covering fields like strategic communication, public relations, communication management, digital/social media, virtual reality, risk and crisis communication, or computational communication science. It enhances analytical, strategic, and applied skills in communication, with understanding of empirical research methods, theoretical approaches, and applied techniques. Graduates find employment in marketing, PR, data science, market research, event management, journalism, or academia, working in communication professions within companies, NGOs, government agencies, or higher education institutions.

Academic requirements

Thorough understanding of the scientific method; profound knowledge, skills, and ability in communication and media research including core theories; ability and skills in communication and media practice; willingness and motivation required to carry out interdisciplinary research in intercultural contexts; international experience

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Proof of English proficiency at level C1 with a certificate

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree/university diploma in communication science or equivalent (e.g., media studies, mass communication, public relations, journalism)

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Approx. 275 EUR per semester

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Approx. 275 EUR per semester

Graduates successfully find employment in Germany and around the world in fields such as marketing, PR, data science, market research, event management, journalism, or academia. They work in communication professions within companies, NGOs, government agencies, or higher education institutions.

• 1

  Research in Media Engineering

  Technische Universität Ilmenau

  Ilmenau · Master of Science · English, German

• 2

  Communication and Journalism Research for a Sustainable Society

  Universität Hamburg

  Hamburg · Master of Arts · English

• 3

  International Media Studies (MA)

  Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

  Bonn · Master of Arts · English

• 4

  Science Communication

  Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

  Ansbach · Master of Arts · English

• 5

  Master's in International Media Cultural Work (IMC)

  Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

  Dieburg · Master of Arts · English