Program Overview
Master of Science Journalismus
The Master of Science Journalismus is a postgraduate program that requires specific admission criteria.
Fachspezifische Zugangsvoraussetzungen Master of Science Journalismus
To be admitted to the Masterstudiengang Journalismus, applicants must have prior knowledge of journalism, either from a previous study program or from practical experience. This knowledge can be acquired through:
- A university study program with a minimum of 30 credit points in journalism
- Practical experience in a media company or journalistic training, with a minimum duration of six months (full-time equivalent)
A combination of credit points from a study program and practical experience is possible.
Informationen zu den journalistischen Vorkenntnissen
The required prior knowledge of journalism includes:
- Knowledge of journalistic research and processing of information
- Knowledge of journalistic presentation forms
- Ability to work independently in a journalistic context
These skills can be acquired through a university study program with a minimum of 30 credit points or through practical experience in a media company or journalistic training.
Wichtige Hinweise
Applicants must provide proof of all relevant journalistic knowledge and experience. The suitability of practical journalistic experience for the program's training goals is an important selection criterion (25% of the total score in the ranking of applicants).
Nachweis der journalistischen Vorkenntnisse
Applicants must provide proof of their journalistic knowledge and experience through:
- Certificates of academic achievement (including transcripts of records and diploma supplements)
- Module descriptions
- Employment or internship certificates
Definition journalistische Vorkenntnisse
The required journalistic knowledge and experience must enable applicants to work independently in a journalistic context. This includes knowledge of:
- Journalistic research and information processing
- Journalistic presentation forms
Beispiele für Kombinationen von Leistungspunkten und Praktikumszeiten
Examples of combinations of credit points and practical experience include:
- 10 credit points in journalism + 4 months of practical experience
- 10 credit points in journalism + 3 months of freelance work + 1 month of practical experience
- 10 credit points in journalism + 2 months of journalistic training + 2 months of practical experience
- 20 credit points in journalism + 2 months of practical experience
- 3 months of freelance work + 3 months of practical experience
- 3 months of university radio work + 3 months of practical experience