Program Overview

Program Overview

Media Studies is a young and interdisciplinary field of research. The Media Studies master's program at Technische Universität Berlin allows students to explore different possibilities in media, taking advantage of Berlin as an exciting media capital.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Credit points: 120
• Program start: Winter semester
• Admission: Restricted admission
• Language of instruction: German

Admission Requirements

The formal admission requirement for the Media Studies master's program is a first university degree in the humanities, education, linguistics, cultural studies, social sciences, law, business and economics, natural sciences, human sciences, technology, engineering studies, art studies, design, or medicine. The program is taught in German, and applicants must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. Additionally, proof of English skills at CEFR level B2 is required, as some courses and professional literature are in English.

Program Structure

The Media Studies master's program consists of:

• A compulsory component (54 credit points)
• A broadly-based compulsory elective component (18 credit points)
• An elective component (18 credit points)
• A master's thesis (30 credit points)

Content and Modules

The master's degree program consists of modules combining curriculum content on a specific topic and includes various study and teaching formats such as seminars, lectures, practical tutorials, and projects. Students are required to earn a specific number of credit points and complete certain coursework and assessments in each module.

Internships

Students can complete a five-week internship during the elective component of the program.

Stays Abroad

The degree program is designed to enable students to incorporate a stay abroad into their studies while remaining within the standard period of study. The study abroad officer in the faculty will assist students with selecting a university and creating a course schedule.

Acquired Skills

Graduates of this degree program are trained to identify fundamental problems in media studies. They are familiar with important periods in the history of the development of communication media, as well as media and communication theories crucial to the investigation and evaluation of media and communication situations. Graduates possess a broad understanding of the core concepts of media, cultural, and discourse analysis and advanced knowledge of digital media, as well as the resulting social processes of change.

After Graduation

Graduates can work in a variety of fields, including press and public relations, social media management, software companies, cultural organizations, and administration. Further fields of work include media-specific project management, media organizations, organizational and editorial roles, consulting in media, and research and consulting in scientific institutions.