We train the journalists of tomorrow—the “information pilots of the digital age”.
The Master's programme in Media and Digital Journalism, with its theoretical and practical orientation, is aimed not only at young journalists, but also at media makers who already have practical experience and now want to decide on an academic career.
Locations
You can study the programme M.A. Medien und Digitaljournalismus at the following locations:
Fees
All campuses
Tuition fees: 14,000 EUR (3,500 EUR/semesters)
Zusätzlich sind im Semester aktuell 20,70 € für die österreichische Studienvertretung zu zahlen.
Curriculum
Description of the programme
The Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität Berlin offers all students practical experience and solid journalistic skills for their professional future in the digital media industry through specialisations in the online sector, audio, moving image, or also in the classic print sector—all on the foundation of a structured university degree. The famous media metropolis Berlin plays a very special role in this. Through cooperation with media companies, broadcasters, and other educational institutions as well as continuous contact with industry insiders, students gain important insights into the media industry and are optimally networked afterwards.
Why enrolling in this programme?
The small groups in which the courses are held guarantee personal contact with the professors, individual support, and intensive and targeted mentoring. The focus is on the academic performance of the graduates and the large number of courses as well as the completion of the Master's thesis are essential building blocks.
Accreditations & awards
Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversität is a private university accredited under Austrian law. It offers study programmes at its branches in Linz, Berlin, Ljubljana, Milan, and Paris as well as at its main location in Vienna. The academic degrees awarded in the individual study programmes are Austrian degrees that are recognised in the European Higher Education Area.
Overview
Degree: Master of Arts
Programme type: full-time
ECTS points: 120
Language: German
state-recognised
Start of studies: winter semester
Regular period of studies: 4 semesters
Application deadlines (EU):
30/09/2023 (WS), 15/03/2023 (SS)
Application deadlines (Non-EU):
31/08/2023 (WS), 15/03/2023 (SS)
mandatory internship
German language skills required
Study prerequisites
higher education entrance qualification
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finished Bachelor studies
Interview
Language certificate German
Note: If you do not meet the requirements, you might still be considered for admission.
Application documents
The following documents are required for an application as a German student:
Final school certificate
Last university report
CV
Specialisations
You can further specialise in the following areas:
– Hörfunk/Web
– TV/Web
Im Rahmen des Studiums sind verschiedene Teilspezialisierungen auf journalistischen Tätigkeitsfeldern möglich.
Financing of studies
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