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MSc Journalismus at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Application-oriented master's programme combining basic journalistic training with computer science skills and applied journalism research to shape the digital transformation of journalism. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaft  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Journalistic training with computer science competences and applied journalism research.

Career pathways

Qualifies for journalistic and publishing work in editorial offices of daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, radio and television, and online and social media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree; proof of practical journalism skills (at least 30 credit points of university study, a journalism training or an editorial internship of at least six months). Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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