Master
Digital Media and
Technologies
Short info about the course of study
Restricted admission | Standard period of study | Start of studies |
no | 4 semesters 8 semesters (part-time) | Summer and winter semester |
Authorisation procedure
The program is admission-free, but an application is required.
Application deadline
15.05. – 15.09.
completion
Master of Arts
Further information about the degree programme
Language of instruction
German and English
The course of study
The Master's programme in Digital Media and Technologies provides you with knowledge of digital media and technologies that shape our society, culture, politics and economy. The degree program combines current media theory and innovative research projects in order to understand, critically examine and shape the latest technological developments. You will learn to deal critically, constructively and creatively with phenomena such as social media, artificial intelligence, digital economies, apps, the Internet of Things, mobile devices, digital activism, big data, fake news or drones.
5 Reasons to Choose Your Digital Media &
Technology studies in Siegen
✓ Innovative and collaborative research projects
✓ Current media theory
✓ Participation in basic digital research
✓ international orientation
✓ Small learning groups
Career prospects
The Master's program in Digital Media and Technologies qualifies you for positions in science, industry, editorial offices, consulting agencies, creative and media industries, organizations and in politics and education ... wherever an analytical examination of digital media is needed! It is about digital data, innovations, digital data analysis, consumer and advertising research, digital marketing, journalism and PR, social media management, media planning, user experience design or digital strategy development and evaluation for politics, companies and culture.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Media Studies or
- completed first professionally qualifying university degree in comparable courses of study. Students must good Prove knowledge in the fields of media theory, media history and media aesthetics or analysis to the extent of 18 credit points (LP).
- In addition, a minimum grade of good (2.5) is required for the admission procedure.
Proof of English language proficiency in accordance with level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is also required.
The current examination regulations always apply.
Study organisation
Subject examination regulations including course plans and module descriptions
Framework examination regulations (RPO-M) and the general subject-specific regulations of the subject examination regulations (PHIL-FPO-M) define the general framework conditions for studying in Siegen and at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
In addition, subject examination regulations of the individual (sub-)courses (FPOs) determine the basic structures of a (sub-)course (e.g. entry requirements and content to be studied). The subject examination regulations are accompanied by course plans, which represent the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content information on modules).
For students, the current version of an FPO automatically applies when enrolling in the first semester.
Advice and contact
Make an appointment now at:
info.studienberatung@zsb.uni-siegen.de
or by phone at: 0271 740-2712
(Mon – Thu: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Fri: 9 a.m. – 12 noon)