MA Media Literacy: Audiovisual Culture and Communication at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The degree programme enables students to expand their knowledge and competences acquired in their first professional degree programme (e.g. BA degree programme) in a research-oriented manner and to deepen them in the field of media education. Students acquire a critical understanding of the most important theories, principles and methods of media education and educational media research, and they learn to deepen their knowledge in a case- and project-related manner.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Career pathways

The Master's programme qualifies students for further qualification in the academic field (doctorate) as well as for development, research and management activities in various professional fields in which media or media forms of communication are important.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant first degree with at least 180 credit points and an overall grade of at least "good" (2.5). A degree programme is considered to be relevant if the major or minor subject has a social or educational science component of at least 30 CP and a media science or media education orientation is recognisable. For international applicants, a proof of German language proficiency must be provided (DSH level 3, TestDaf 4x5, ZOP or equivalent). Admission restriction: Restricted admission for some subjects. Application deadlines: Applicants with German secondary school leaving certificate (apply directly to OVGU): Winter 15. September / Summer 15. March; Applicants with international secondary school leaving certificate (via uni-assist): Winter 15. July / Summer 15. January.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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