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M.A. Digital Communication

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg) Hamburg

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  • Summer intake
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  • German
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  • 30 Oct
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About the programme

Digital Communication is a German-taught Master of Arts (M.A.) at HAW Hamburg on the Art and Media Campus at Finkenau. It takes 4 full-time semesters and starts in the summer semester only. It focuses on digital journalism: 24 students work in a professional newsroom producing the daily online magazine FINK.HAMBURG. In the first two semesters you also take Communication Skills, covering IT, media psychology and media management, and Digital Strategy, covering media ethics, media law and communication planning. In the third semester you run two supervised communication projects, and in the fourth you plan and carry out a project with a media business for your Master's thesis. Requirements include a first degree of at least 180 credits, very good German, English at B1 or above, work samples and a successful selection interview. International applicants prove German with a recognised test such as Goethe C1, TestDaF 4 or DSH-2.

Fields of study

Web & Digital Technology(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Communication at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
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GRE
Not required
GMAT
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Prerequisites

  • A first degree worth at least 180 credit points
  • Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records
  • International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language via a recognised language test, which should be one of the following: Goethe Institute C1, TestDaF 4, telc C1 Hochschule, DSH2, _Deutsches Sprachdiplom_ issued by the KMK (_Kultusministerkonferenz_), or _Kleines_ or _Großes Sprachdiplom_ issued by the Goethe Institute.
  • All candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language at CEFR level B1 via an appropriate means (your _Abitur_ grade, TOEFL test score, etc.)
  • For your application, you will need to submit your certificate(s) of qualification, a letter of motivation, your CV and samples of your work. Please note that you must provide proof that you are the author of the writing samples submitted. Successful completion of an interview with the selection committee is a prerequisite for being awarded a place.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Communication

Programme-specific documents

-Degree Certificates

-Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records

-German language Proof

-English language Proof

-a letter of motivation,

-your CV and

-samples of your work. (Please note that you must provide proof that you are the author of the writing samples submitted)

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Questions about the application process and admission requirements:

Lena Frommeyer, Lisa Scheide and Lea Wolz

Department of Information, HAW Hamburg

Finkenau 35, 20099 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

379 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,662 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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

Additional fee information

379 Euros

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