Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz · Mainz, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Mainz
Apply by
Register by 15 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €2,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in geography or a related discipline within the social sciences and humanities (e.g. Anthropology, Media Studies, Sociology, Political Sciences, or Cultural Studies, preferably including empirical research training) combined with a strong motivation to explore the world through the lenses of human, cultural, and media geography. You can find a detailed list of the documents and selection criteria to be enclosed in your application (e.g. degree certificates, proof of language proficiency, letter of motivation, personal interview) here . Certificates of recognition can be issued at any time throughout the year.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: telc English: telc English B2 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 May
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About this programme

Do you want to explore critical human geographic perspectives of an entangled and globalised world? Are you interested in current debates on globalisation, (digital) media, and culture? Do you want to explore the dynamic relations between space, place, media, and culture? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Human Geography could be the right subject for you! In our seminars, we address a variety of contemporary issues such as the entanglement of digital media and space, human-environment interactions, and the role of technology and media in these dynamics as well as questions of environmental justice and geoethics in the 21st century. We combine theoretical discourse with empirical research practice and teach students a range of different research skills (qualitative methods, ethnography, audiovisual techniques). Human Geography draws on the rich body of geographical science as well as insights from the social sciences and humanities. The thematic and conceptual focus of this degree programme enables you to grasp the big picture and contribute to the understanding of global challenges. Experience an exciting teaching and research environment, complemented by international visiting scholars and experts. We welcome highly motivated applicants who are eager to explore the world through the lens of human, cultural and media geography. Typical questions that will come up during the course of study: How do the global and the local interact and how do they mould each

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