M.A. Medien und Digitaljournalismus

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:

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 (Berlin)
Regular period of studies: 4 semesters

Application deadlines (EU):
30/09/2022 (WS), 15/03/2023 (SS)
Application deadlines (Non-EU):
31/08/2022 (WS), 15/03/2023 (SS)

mandatory internship

German language skills required

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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

Specialisations

You can further specialise in the following areas:

– Hörfunk/Web
– TV/Web

Financing of studies

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