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M.A. Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) Mainz

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

Human Geography: Globalisation, Media and Culture is a Master of Arts (M.A.) at the Institute of Geography of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. The programme offers critical human geography perspectives on an interconnected, globalised world and a thorough look at current debates on globalisation, digital media and culture. Seminars combine theoretical discussion with empirical research practice, and international guest scholars and experts add to the teaching and research setting. In a practice-oriented workshop you design and carry out your own empirical research project. The programme is modular, with modules ending in exams, reports, papers or presentations, and concludes with a Master's thesis. It suits motivated students who want to explore the world through human, cultural and media geography, and it widens your career options. Applications can be submitted until 15 May each year.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

Prerequisites

1. Proof of a Bachelor's degree or a degree from a university in Germany or abroad that does not differ significantly from it:

2. aa) in Geography/Human Geography with at least 130 CP in Geography modules or

3. bb) in Geography with a focus on physical geography or less than 130 CP in geography modules or in a geography-relevant social or cultural science subject.

4. In the case of letter bb), the examination board decides on the existence of geographical relevance. If a degree within the meaning of letter bb) has been obtained, enrolment can be granted subject to the provision of additional coursework and examinations or the reading of English from the Bachelor's degree programme in Geography to the extent of a maximum of 30 CP. The examination board regulates the modules in which the achievements are to be completed;

5. these achievements are not part of the Master's examination. If the requirement is not met within the first year of study, it is usually no longer possible to continue the programme. Re-registration for the following semester is denied.

6. Proof of required language skills in English.

7. poop. Acquisition of the degree in accordance with No. 1 in an English-language course of study or

8. bb. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a score of at least 213 (computer-based test, CBT), 79 (internet-based test, IBT), 550 (paper-based test, PBT) or

9. cc. IELTS with a score of at least 5.5 or

10. dd. First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations) or higher level (Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE)) or

11. ee. TELC English B2.

12. The test date must be no more than three years old at the time of the application deadline.

13. If the above-mentioned certificate of completion of the test is not available at the time of application, admission can be granted subject to the proviso that the certificate is submitted together with the test result by the end of the semester of the start of studies at the latest. If the proof is not provided on time or the test result does not meet the requirements, the admission expires.

14. Your application for recognition will be processed on the basis of the information provided online and uploaded documents. You will receive your certificate of recognition online. You can use this certificate to apply to study at JGU.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture

Programme-specific documents

Your school-leaving certificate: award certificate + overview of subjects and grades

Your university entrance examination certificate (only for countries where a university entrance examination is required for admission to a degree programme)

Your university certificates (if you have already studied): Award certificate + overview of subjects and grades

An uncertified copy of the personal page of your passport

Complete curriculum vitae to date

Other documents depend on the respective country from which the certificate originates (see country notes)

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Culture at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU)

Application quick facts

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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

60 EUR

Address

Student Service Center

Forum universitatis, Entrance 1, 1st floor

Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 2

55128 Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg

University Mainz

Saarstr. 21

55122 Mainz

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

350 EUR

per semester

Application fee

60 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,604 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

If you apply with international certificates, you will be informed in your letter of admission whether you are subject to a fee.

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