Communication and Journalism Research for a Sustainable Society

English-taught MA focused on digital media, journalism, sustainability, and socio-ecological transformation, combining rigorous communication research with practical and professional training.

Academic requirements

At least three years of higher education (usually a Bachelor's degree).

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Accepted proof is TOEFL iBT 92 with at least 22 in each skill, IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each skill, Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Proficiency, or Cambridge C1 Business Higher. The reviewed official page also accepts a university degree in an English-language programme.

Accepted bachelor fields

A university degree (BA) plus transcript-based evidence of at least one seminar in Communication and Journalism Science worth 6 ECTS or two seminars if ECTS are not specified, at least one seminar in Empirical Social Research worth 6 ECTS or two seminars if ECTS are not specified, and an empirical research paper accompanied by a 400-word English abstract.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

The reviewed official programme pages state that the programme prepares students for careers in communication research, journalism, media organizations, NGOs, and the public sector, with practice options in climate and science journalism and communication in government and civil society organizations.

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