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MA Medienwissenschaften (Media Studies) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme that deepens media studies knowledge and handles complex subject questions in a research-oriented way, with some freedom to set personal focuses and elective modules.

Faculty: Art, media, music, textiles  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

A core study in media studies (72 credits media culture and 9 credits media practice) and a profile study (19 credits).

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for editorial, conceptual and design work in the media sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree with a media component of at least 72 credits, including in-depth knowledge of media theory and history, media analysis and the social, economic and institutional dimensions of media. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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