- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Course location
- Ilmenau
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The programme may be studied entirely in English. Participants can choose to write their term papers as well as their Master's theses in English or in German.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- All courses for first-semester students start in early October on-site and require in-person attendance.
- Application deadline
- Application period for students with certificates from non-EU/EEA countries: 16 January – 15 May
Application period for students with certificates from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 April – 15 September
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The programme offers an innovative and international overview on media and communication studies with a focus on digital media. Courses are offered in fields such as strategic communication, public relations, communication management, digital/social media, virtual reality, risk and crisis communication, or computational communication science.
The programme enhances the students' analytical, strategic, and applied skills in communication. Students acquire an understanding of empirical research methods, theoretical approaches, and applied techniques in communication and media. Graduates successfully find employment in Germany and around the world in fields such as marketing, PR, data science, market research, event management, journalism, or academia. They work in communication professions within companies, NGOs, government agencies, or higher education institutions.