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MA Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaften at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master in Communication and Media Studies (Kommunikations- und Medienwissenschaften), studied as first or second subject, on how media, people and society influence one another, with own research projects. It is both a social-science and a humanities programme.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1 introduces communication and media theories and media analysis; semester 2 looks at the emergence and role of selected media formats over time and theories of media use and effects.

Career pathways

An open-profession degree for work at the intersections of education, culture, administration and business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree in communication and media studies/journalism or a related field. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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