M.A. Digital Journalism
- Berlin, Germany
- Frankfurt, Germany
MA
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English, German
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 850 / per month
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The M.A. Digital Journalism includes the classic media: print, online, and audiovisual, which are increasingly converging in the world of media. The target group is graduates in humanities with linguistic competencies who would like to major in one of these two areas: business/politics or culture/entertainment.
Features
Both broad and specialized: development of overall journalism skills plus the opportunity to specialize in selected areas
| Type | Full-time or part-time |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Location | Berlin and Cologne |
| Language | German (Campus Cologne, Campus Frankfurt), English (Campus Berlin, Campus Frankfurt): M.A. Digital Journalism (Written work can be submitted in either language of choice) |
| Tuition fees | Full-time: 850,- € monthly |
| Duration | Full-time: 4 semesters | Part-time: 6 semesters |
Modules
General Modules: Optional subjects e.g. Media Law, Media Asset Management, Intercultural Management, Media Psychology.
Specific Modules e.g.: Journalistic methods like research, writing, editing, presentation, and cross-media journalism or journalism in convergent media.
Advanced Studies: Theory and practice of journalism in the fields of Sports/Health or Business/ Politics or Culture/Entertainment.
Learning outcomes
A high level of proficiency in journalism methods for the convergent media: print, online, broadcast, and mobile.
Master of Arts (M.A.).
Ideal candidates
Graduates of an undergraduate social science or humanities program (Bachelor's, Diplom, Magister) with one of the two main focuses:
- Journalism, languages, communication, media
- Economics, social sciences, or culture-related studies.
Ideal Candidates
Applicants: Graduates in the arts and humanities, esp. those who majored in one of the following subjects
- Business administration, social sciences (Business/Politics)
- Language, communication, journalism, media studies (Culture/Entertainment)
Target Jobs: Journalist, publicist, writer, communication, and media expert and consultant.