Program Overview

Medieninformatik, M.Sc.

Kurzprofil

The Master's program in Medieninformatik is a joint program offered by the Technische Universit酹 Berlin (TU Berlin), the Freie Universit酹 Berlin (FU Berlin), and the Humboldt-Universit酹 zu Berlin (HU Berlin). The program focuses on the intersection of computer science, media technology, and communication science. Students can choose from various technical and non-technical profile areas, including audio and speech, image and video, data science, media systems and networks, and human-machine interaction.

Zugangsvoraussetzungen

• A first degree in a relevant field (e.g., Medieninformatik or a related field) is required.
• The specific admission requirements include:
  • At least 15 credits in mathematical foundations
  • At least 18 credits in computer science
  • At least 24 credits in media technology
  • At least 20 credits in media communication
• English language proficiency at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is also required.

Studienverlauf

The four-semester Master's program consists of a combination of compulsory and elective modules, as well as a Master's thesis. Students can choose from various profile areas and modules, including:

• Technical profile areas:
  • Audio and speech
  • Image and video
  • Data science
  • Media systems and networks
  • Human-machine interaction
• Non-technical profile areas:
  • Media communication and effects
  • Information science
  • Media economics
• A three-month full-time internship is also part of the program, which can be completed in a company or research context.

Inhalte & Module

The program is modular, with each module bundling study content around a specific topic. The modules include lectures, exercises, seminars, and project work. A current overview of all modules can be found in the module transfer system (MTS) of the TU Berlin.

Praktika

A three-month full-time internship is part of the program, which can be completed in a company or research context. The internship aims to provide students with practical experience and insights into possible career fields.

Auslandsaufenthalt

Parts of the program can be completed abroad, either through a semester abroad or an internship. This can be integrated into the program, with the third semester being the recommended time for an abroad stay.

Erworbene Kompetenzen

Graduates of the program acquire in-depth knowledge of the conditions, structures, processes, contents, and effects of media communication, as well as the skills for the informatic-technical implementation of computer-mediated and network-based communication. They also gain insights into current research topics in the field.

Perspektiven nach dem Studium

After completing the program, graduates have various career opportunities, including:

• Media design, conception, and implementation of media transmission systems
• Design of multimodal human-machine interfaces
• Usage research, media consulting, or media management
• Many industries are open to graduates, including digital media, telecommunications, software industry, internet economy, and consulting.
• The program also qualifies graduates for a career in research and science, both in state institutions and in research departments of industry.
• Graduates can also pursue a doctoral degree or start their own business, with Berlin offering a vibrant start-up scene.