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M.A. Art and Media Studies

University of Oldenburg Oldenburg

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    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • German
    Language
  • 31 Mar
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Art and Media Studies is a German-taught Master of Arts at the University of Oldenburg. It takes 4 semesters (120 ECTS), part-time study is possible, admission is free, and you can start in winter or summer. The research-oriented programme combines art and image studies with visual culture and prepares you for careers in museums, galleries, studios and archives. Core areas are the theory and history of art and media, media theory and practice, and the study of images, with electives in art appreciation and art history. A professionalisation area of up to 15 credits can include languages, internships, projects, study abroad and journalistic writing. Teaching uses seminars, tutorials, reading courses, excursions and lecture series in small groups. Requirements include a Bachelor's in art and media studies or a related field with at least 60 credits. Applicants from outside Germany also need German at DSH-2 or TestDaF 4.

Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Media Studies(Media & Communication)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Art and Media Studies at University of Oldenburg

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

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

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

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Art and Media Studies or in a closely related field worth at least 60 ECTS credits
  • at least 30 ECTS credits for subject-specific and subject-didactical content from the subject art/art studies and/or media/media studies
  • of which the subject-specific content must include at least 15 ECTS credits

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Art and Media Studies

Programme-specific documents

To prove your academic qualifications for admission, please upload the following documents

with your application through uni-assist e.V.:

1. High school diploma / Secondary School certificate

2. University grades / transcripts / degrees

3. Proof of German Language proficiency (applicants for courses with English as the

medium of instruction do not need German proficiency)

4. Proof of English Language proficiency (if stated in the admission requirements)

5. University admissions test (if available)

6. APS-Certificate (ONLY for applicants with a degree from India / China / Vietnam) –

please submit an original by post to uni-assist!

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application quick facts

Mode

online_plus_hardcopy

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

Student Service Centre – SSC

Haarentor campus, building A12

26129 Oldenburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

415.8 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,736 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

free

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