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- 4 semestersDuration
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About the programme
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Fields of study
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Hamburg
English language
German language
Academic requirements
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Prerequisites
Special admission requirements for this degree program:
- An above-average first degree in either journalism/communication studies or media studies with a social science emphasis, or a social science subject with a journalism/communication studies emphasis (minimum of credit points in each)
- Proof of sufficient knowledge of empirical social research methods (minimum of credit points)
- Pre-study internship (You must complete an internship of at least six weeks in the field of journalism, public relations/PR, or media research during the semester break before or after the second semester . The internship is intended to broaden your professional horizons and therefore take place in an area in which you have no previous experience. An internship agreement with the module coordinator will be concluded before the start of the internship to ensure that your internship meets the requirements of the Communication as a Profession module. Further information on the formal internship requirements and the internship agreement can be found in the following information sheet:)
- Proficiency in English
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Journalism and Mass Communication
Programme-specific documents
Final documents of your first degree:
bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application fee
Free
Address
Ihno Goldenstein
University of Hamburg
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences
Social Sciences Study Office
Faculty administration
33: Social Sciences Study Office
Von-Melle-Park 5, Entrance C, 1st floor
20146 Hamburg
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
343 EUR
per semester
Application fee
Free
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,590 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
Nil
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