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MA Sport, Media and Communication Research at German Sport University Cologne

German Sport University Cologne, Germany

Programme overview

Programme (MKF) for in-depth academic study of sport communication, sports journalism and sport-related PR, combining communication theory with empirical research. 30 places per cohort.

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)  |  Study mode: Full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

11 modules and 120 credit points: methods of empirical social research, sport communication and media research, media psychology and media economics, project-based teaching, a compulsory research placement in semester three and the Master's thesis in semester four.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in media companies, broadcasters, corporate media departments, sports clubs and associations, PR and advertising agencies, and market and media research; research and teaching or a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (at least 180 ECTS); at least 15 credit points in sport science or social sciences and at least 5 credit points in social science methodology. Applicants without a degree from a German-speaking country need proof of sufficient German. Application deadlines: 31 May (non-EU applicants), 15 July (German and EU applicants).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 credit points)

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