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M.A. International Media Studies

Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HS Bonn-Rhein-Sieg) Sankt Augustin

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 28 Feb
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About the programme

International Media Studies at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg is a four-semester, full-time Master's programme taught in English on the Sankt Augustin campus, starting in the winter term. It is offered together with the University of Bonn and the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. The programme brings together two sides: media and development cooperation on the one hand, and media management and communication science on the other. Beyond that, it includes journalism and practical media-based projects. The programme is accredited until 30 September 2028. It suits people who want to combine journalism and hands-on media work with development cooperation, media management and communication science in an international setting.

Fields of study

Media Studies(Media & Communication)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for International Media Studies at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (HS Bonn-Rhein-Sieg)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
120

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and more than one year of professional experience in a media-related field after obtaining their first degree. Applicants applying for a scholarship should have at least two years of professional experience after their first degree.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to International Media Studies

Programme-specific documents

Letter of motivation (in English, max. 700 words; font: Arial, font size: 10; line spacing: 1.5 with signature and date)

Current CV (in English, in Europass format, with signature and date)

University degree certificate of the first academic degree (including list of grades)

Proof of at least one year of professional experience in the media sector (AFTER the first university degree; applicants for a scholarship require proof of at least 2 years of professional experience after the first university degree). You can submit a certificate from your employer as proof of your professional experience. The certificate should include the media-relevant title and duration of your employment, the company letterhead, the date of issue of the certificate and the employer's signature. You can find more information on self-employment and project work in our FAQ.

APS certificate - if university degree obtained in China, India, Vietnam or Mongolia

Proof of English language skills (at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you have completed a degree program in which English was the language of instruction, you can submit an official written confirmation from the university.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

Free

Address

53757 Sankt Augustin

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

315.1 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

15,534 – 24,534 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

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Further education fees (total 6,000 euros) and tuition fees

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