The Master's program in Language – Media – Society (M.A.) offers a comprehensive study of communication in various contexts, from everyday conversations to political discourse. You will analyze language use on digital and traditional media platforms, exploring their impact on public opinion, political processes, and social belonging. The program encourages independent research, allowing you to delve into the rich diversity of European languages and their connection to cultural identity. You can specialize through various tracks, including double degree programs with partner universities in Paris and Poznań. This program is ideal for those interested in the complex interplay of language, media, and society. It equips you with specialized knowledge, methodological skills, and strong foreign language proficiency, preparing you for diverse career paths in media, international institutions, NGOs, cultural organizations, and academia.
Graduates possess specialized knowledge, methodological skills, and strong foreign language abilities, opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities. The Master's program prepares students for communication-intensive roles with a European or international focus.
For the 'Multimodality – Discourse – Media' (MuDiM) double degree program, active language proficiency in at least two of the three program languages (German, French, English) and passive knowledge in the third is required. Intensive language courses may be available.
All students must pay a semester contribution, which covers student services and a semester ticket for public transport.
The 'Multimodality – Discourse – Media' (MuDiM) double degree program has been supported by the Franco-German University (DFH) since 2019.
Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, Linguistics, Media or Film Studies, German Studies, Romance Studies, Anglistics, or a related field. Proof of English language proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, is also required.
There are no tuition fees for Master's programs at Europa-Universität Viadrina. All students are required to pay a semester contribution, which covers student services and a public transport ticket.
The application deadline for the Winter semester intake is typically July 15th. The application period usually opens in May/June.
Graduates are prepared for communication-intensive roles with a European or international focus, including media work, international journalism, public relations in international institutions, NGOs, cultural institutions, and academic professions or research.
Required documents include a Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript, proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS), a Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a Letter of Motivation. Additional documents may be needed for double degree programs.