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MA Digitale Kommunikation, Medienkulturen und Medienkompetenzen (Digital Communication, Media Cultures and Media Competences) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme following bachelor's programmes in communication and media studies. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Conditions, meanings and consequences of digital communication, with emphasis on media cultures and media competences: structures, processes, content, design, effects and history of digital public communication.

Career pathways

Prepares for design and leadership roles in the digitalised media and communication industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree in communication and media studies or a comparable programme (usually 100 credit points, at least 70 in the core subject); English at CEFR B2; a coherent internship of at least 300 hours in programme-related institutions. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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