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Program Overview

The Master's program in Media Technology is an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented degree that focuses on image and video technology, speech and audio technology, as well as human-machine interaction, data science, media systems, and networks. This program is unique in the Berlin/Brandenburg area and builds on the Bachelor's program in Media Technology.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Science
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Credit points: 120
• Program start: Summer and winter semester
• Admission: Open admission
• Language of instruction: German

Admission Requirements

The specific admission requirement is a first university degree in the field of media technology or in a related field of study. Courses of study in the aforementioned field of study as well as related courses of study must contain at least:

• 24 credit points from the field of media technology and information technology
• 12 credit points from the field of electrical engineering and computer engineering
• 6 credit points from the field of computer science
• 15 credit points from the field of mathematics Precise details of admission requirements are provided in the program's study and examination regulations.

Program Structure

The four-semester Master's program consists of the elective area and the preparation of the Master's thesis. The structure of the program as well as the regulations for the selection of modules and profile areas are defined in the study and examination regulations for the Master's program.

Profile Areas

The following profile areas are available for selection:

• Audio and Speech
• Image and Video
• Data Science
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Media Systems and Networks
• Electronics, Photonics and Integrated Systems

Elective Area

The elective area is divided into a profile area with 42-45 credit points, as well as further modules with 30 credit points, which can be chosen from all other possible profile areas.

Master's Thesis

In the 4th semester, students will write their Master's thesis. Upon successful completion of their studies, students will receive the academic degree Master of Science.

Acquired Skills

As a graduate, students will acquire in-depth specialist knowledge of the specialist methods and approaches of media technology as well as the sub-fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. Students will be familiar with technical engineering core competencies and will be able to combine these with their knowledge of speech, audio, image, video, and multimedia applications.

After Graduation

After successful completion of their studies, a wide range of fields of activity will open up to graduates. The focus of professional activity of a media technician lies in the conception, development, and use of systems for recording, transmission, and presentation of media as well as media interaction. Potential employers are looking for experts in studio technology, voice, audio, image, and video production, media design, conception, and implementation of media transmission systems.

Career Opportunities

There is a great demand for Master's graduates in media technology, especially in commercial enterprises in the sectors of media production, media distribution, telecommunications, virtual reality, augmented reality, interface design, interface evaluation, the games industry, media business, media consulting, e-learning, and in the field of social media. Graduates can also pursue further scientific qualification within the framework of a doctorate or start their own business.