Program Overview
The Journalism and Media Within Globalisation at University of Hamburg is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Journalism and Media Within Globalisation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Journalism and Media Within Globalisation programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Erstes Studienjahr (erstes und zweites Semester): Erwerb umfassender Kenntnisse über die wirtschaftlichen, politischen, sozialen und kulturellen Hintergründe der Globalisierung und der wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen, Konzepte, Methoden und Theorien für das weiterführende Studienjahr.
- Zweites Studienjahr (drittes und viertes Semester): Vertiefung durch die Wahl eines Schwerpunkts an einer der Partnerhochschulen: Business and Financial Journalism (City University, London, UK)Journalism and Media Across Cultures (Universität Hamburg, Germany)War and Conflict (Swansea University, UK)Media and Politics (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
- Business and Financial Journalism (City University, London, UK)
- Journalism and Media Across Cultures (Universität Hamburg, Germany)
- War and Conflict (Swansea University, UK)
- Media and Politics (University of Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Ein \xc3\xbcberdurchschnittlicher BA in Sozial- oder Geisteswissenschaften
Journalistisches Praktikum von mindestens drei Monaten (oder entsprechend kumulierte Erfahrung)
Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse (IELTS 7,0)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hamburg directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months