Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Master's program in Digital Media Communication at RWTH Aachen University offers a comprehensive education in the field of digital media communication, focusing on linguistic and communication science foundations. The program aims to equip students with the skills to handle various media formats of linguistic communication competently.

Program Details

Overview

• The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of digital media communication, including its theoretical foundations, methods, and applications.
• It covers topics such as the history of visual communication, media didactics, cost management, and the strategic use of language in professional contexts.
• The program is structured to allow students to specialize in areas like the history of visual communication, cost management, or technology and culture.

Admission Requirements

• A first university degree that provides a suitable academic background in areas such as German language and literature, communication science, text linguistics, methods of language and communication science, and speech science/oral communication.
• Proof of language proficiency in German, as the program is taught in German.

Program Structure

• The program consists of four semesters, with a mix of compulsory and elective modules.
• The first year focuses on foundational modules, including an introduction to knowledge discourse and methodology, language and media, and research methods.
• The second year offers the opportunity for specialization and includes modules on media communication, usability, and the evaluation and optimization of digital communication offers.
• A two-month internship is part of the program, which can be completed in media design, public relations, and communication in external companies and organizations.
• A mobility window in the fourth semester allows for the completion of the master's thesis at another university or an external company, or for an additional semester abroad or in industry.

Career Prospects

• The program prepares students for careers in communication in organizations, media communication, design, evaluation, and optimization of digital communication offers, public relations, and further education in media communication, cross-media, and interface design.
• Graduates are particularly qualified for these fields due to their in-depth knowledge of the structure, function, and means of digital communication and interaction formats, and their ability to apply this knowledge methodically and in terms of content in various fields of professional practice.

Faculty and Support

• The program is offered by the Department of Education, Cognition, and Communication in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
• Support services include study counseling for students, subject-specific study counseling, student representation, and an overview of counseling and help services at RWTH Aachen University.

Formalities and Additional Information

• For legal information on starting studies in the first semester, refer to the official documents provided by the university.
• International students can find more information on the university's website.
• The program's module handbook and examination regulations provide detailed insights into the program's content and structure.