MA Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies at University of Mannheim

Entry requirements

If you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree, you may still apply for a master’s program as long as will provide a proof that you have obtained at least 130 ECTS credits. Completion of a bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies or a program in Humanities and/or Social Sciences recognized as equivalent, completed with a grade of “good” or better (equivalent to the German grade of 2.5) at a higher education institution in Germany or abroad (also Berufsakademie), corresponding to at least 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of three years During your bachelor’s program, you have to have obtained at least 36 ECTS credits in the field of Business Administration or Economics as well as courses corresponding to at least 28 ECTS credits in Media and Communication Studies or similar qualifications in Media and Communication Studies. In addition, the program must include relevant research and data analysis methods corresponding to at least 8 ECTS credits in the Media and Communication Studies courses or in other courses. Proof of proficiency in German Selection criteria The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor’s program Relevant professional activities (vocational training, work experience, internships) Relevant stays abroad lasting several months Relevant awards (scientific presentations, publications, scholarships)