MA Journalism Studies at TU Dortmund University

The Master of Arts (M.A.) Journalism Studies is a 2-semester master’s programme in the Department of Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as combination of professional practical and academic competencies; empirical and theoretical analysis of current research fields; discussion of social and scientific issues.

Faculty: Department of Cultural Studies  |  Department: Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 2 semesters (1 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include combination of professional practical and academic competencies; empirical and theoretical analysis of current research fields; discussion of social and scientific issues; modules on quality and editorial management; focus on international perspectives of journalism. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in journalism (e.g., TV, radio, print, online, social media, data journalism); in editorial management; in journalistic format development; in public relations or corporate communications. Typical roles include journalist (e.g., for TV, radio, print, online, social media); foreign correspondent; editorial manager; format developer.

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