Master's in Media and Communication Science
Technische Universität Ilmenau · Ilmenau, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Arts
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Ilmenau
- Apply by
- <p>Please visit: <a href="https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply">https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply</a></p>
- Starts
- Winter semester
Technische Universität Ilmenau does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Formal requirements: Bachelor's degree/university diploma (or equivalent and/or higher) in communication science (or equivalent, e.g. in media studies, mass communication, public relations, journalism, etc.) English language proficiency (C1) Eligibility: thorough understanding of the scientific method profound knowledge, skills, and ability in communication and media research including core theories ability and skills in communication and media practice willingness and motivation required to carry out interdisciplinary research in intercultural contexts international experience
- English language requirement
- C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- Please visit: https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
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About this programme
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.
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