MA Media Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The media world is a constantly growing and dynamic field that shapes and influences our everyday lives. The Master’s degree program in Media Studies offers the opportunity to view and analyze this complex field from different perspectives. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students not only learn current media science theories, but also acquire practical skills in dealing with digital media and new technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. It consists of ten modules that build on each other. The basic modules create a common starting point for all students in the areas of theory, history and analysis.

Career pathways

The Master’s degree program imparts competencies for the independent scientific handling of media products within and outside of university research practice. It prepares students for professions in the fields of media, culture and the arts in which reflective and responsible activities are required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: A completed first university degree (e.g. Bachelor) with a subject-specific or related degree is required for the Master’s degree program in Media Studies. A degree in a one- or two-subject Bachelor’s program in Media Studies, in Theater and Media Studies, or in Art and Media Studies is considered subject-specific. Bachelor’s degrees with a media science component of at least 50 ECTS credits are recognized as subject-related. Applicants with an overall grade of up to 2.50 are admitted directly to the Master’s degree program; applicants with an overall grade of 2.51 to 3.00 are admitted only after a successful selection interview. Detailed information on admission requirements can be found in the Subject Study and Examination Regulations M.A. Media Studies and in the General Study and Examination Regulations for the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs of the Faculty of Humanities and Departm Language: Knowledge of English at the European reference level B2 is an advantage.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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