Knowledge and Communication

University of Münster · Münster, Germany

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

University of Münster does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €4,650 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
This programme is designed for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in communication science or media studies and a background in social science methods. Consequently, the first requirement is a degree in a relevant study programme with a standard period of study of at least six semesters, which has been successfully completed with a Bachelor’s or another professionally qualifying degree (e.g. "Magister", Diploma, state examination, etc.) To be relevant to the study programme, at least 70 ECTS credits (or equivalent) must have been earned in communication science, journalism studies, or media studies . The 70 credit points must include at least 10 credit points in communication science theories and approaches. A maximum of 10 of the required 70 credit points may be earned from practical media and communication courses. In addition, at least 20 credits of the required 70 must be earned in relevant empirical research methods (e.g. survey methods, content analysis, statistical analysis). Of these, a maximum of 10 credits may be proven by empirical project seminars or by an empirical Bachelor’s thesis. Applicants must also have earned at least 5 ECTS credits in statistics . A basic under
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced 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 IELTS Academic: 7 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180
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 July
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About this programme

Bridging Science and Society In this MA programme, students learn to analyse the role of knowledge communication in society. The programme broadly examines how knowledge is created, processed, disseminated, and used, including the effects of knowledge and knowledge communication. Our concept of knowledge encompasses not only knowledge validated by the scientific system but also alternative forms of knowledge and everyday understanding. Following this approach, knowledge can be generated in many different ways, with data playing a central role. By specialising in computational communication science, students gain expertise in linking large volumes of data and knowledge, and in processing, organising, and interpreting knowledge in the form of data. With its emphasis on highly topical content and computational social science, this Master’s programme develops sought-after specialists who are well-prepared for diverse career opportunities. Three key aspects distinguish the “Knowledge and Communication” programme from other study programmes at the Department of Communication in Münster, as well as from those at other universities: It offers a consistent specialisation in knowledge communication while being integrated with other areas of communication science. It emphasises computational communication science while also covering other methodological skills. It is the department’s first programme offered in English. This thematic focus, combined with a concentration on computational

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