Media Studies
... looks into questions such as ...
- In what way do media influence how meaning is generated?
- How can the historical, aesthetic und technical dimensions of media be addressed?
- Which part do media play in the history and formation of the social and cultural sphere and of knowledge?
- How can the interrelationship between aesthetic and socio-political functions of media be described?
- What is the function of media with regard to representation and formation of cultural identities?
Degree programmes
Media Studies, Master 2 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it paves the way for participating in current international research issues in the field of media studies, offers innovative teaching methods, ensures strong mentor-student relationships, and enables students to research in a self-reliant manner.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Media aesthetics and history
- Media pragmatics
- Gender and media
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
... have:
an interest in investigating issues and research methods pertaining to media culture
... enjoy:
developing subjective perspectives and theses whilst maintaining a dialogue with discipline-related theories
... struggle through:
comprehensive, frequently English-language texts and complex theories
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Media Studies
- Film and Television Studies
- Communication Science
- Journalism
- Media Culture
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in media-related research and academia
- in arts and communication management
- in media production, distribution and evaluation
- in applied reception and media research
- in editing
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done from the 2nd semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Janou Feikens
Building, Room: GB 3/57
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25353
Email: janou.feikens@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Medienwissenschaft
Building, Room: GA 2/39
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24719
Email: fr-medien@rub.de
Website Fachschaft