Digital Media and Society

Universität Bremen · Bremen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bremen
Apply by
Register by 15 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Universität Bremen 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
Students must fulfil the following prerequisites for admission to the MA in Digital Media and Society: A Bachelor’s degree or a university degree in a subject belonging to the field of communication and media studies, digital media or cultural studies, or an equivalent course of studies carrying at least 180 credit points (CP based on the European Credit Transfer System) A minimum grade of 2.3 (German university grading system) as the overall grade of the previous degree or the average grade achieved at the time of application (min. 150 CP) Sound knowledge in the field of communication and media studies methods in the field of communications / journalism / content research, or research on media use / appropriation / reception English language skills corresponding to at least level C1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (details below) A letter of motivation (maximum of two pages) stating reasons why you wish to be admitted to the Master’s programme Digital Media and Society The Master’s programme is subject to restricted admission and a selection procedure: The procedure and selection criteria are specified in the admission regulations. There is no warranty for the
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 1 February - 15 March
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About this programme

Digitalisation is changing the world around us. Datafication – the growing number of data that can be aggregated and processed in automated ways – is increasingly becoming characteristic for our societies. As part of these processes, the role of media and communication devices and what we mean by media and communication studies is changing as well. The MA Digital Media and Society is situated at the leading edge of these developments. Its aim is to qualify students for media planning and decision-making positions in a datafied society. The media still function as businesses and institutions that provide us with information, education and entertainment. But in addition, they have also developed into tools of data collection that interconnect previously independent areas of life. For example, it is now possible to predict the shared characteristics of media users by their online practices. What do we mean by digitalisation and datafication? Owing to the information that the platforms we use gather about us and the people close to us, we are encouraged to follow or get in touch with certain people on social networks. Similarly, we can track our own activities with the help of gadgets and receive feedback and statistics on our behavioural patterns. But digitalisation and datafication go way beyond the personal. On a societal level, these processes have a great impact too. Think about decision-making processes in institutions like schools and universities, the financial industry,

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