Master of Arts in Media Studies
Explore the history, technology, aesthetics, and societal impacts of media at the University of Basel.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences interested in the critical analysis of digital and analog media systems.
Overview
The Master's programme in Media Studies at the University of Basel offers an in-depth examination of the history, technology, aesthetics, and theory of various media forms. Operated by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the curriculum investigates the complex interactions between media and culture, society, politics, and economics. Students engage with a wide spectrum of subjects ranging from early forms of print, image, and writing to contemporary digital networks and computational code. The programme trains candidates to critically analyze the material characteristics and practical uses of both analog and digital media in shaping human thought and action.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework covering the history, technology, aesthetics, and theory of media
- Analyze the interactions between media and culture, society, politics, and economy
- Investigate diverse media objects ranging from historical print and film to modern digital networks
- Examine the material characteristics and practical uses of analog and digital media systems
- Research the medial conditions and implications of human perception, thought, and action
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German; proficiency level required for university-level study in German
Instruction: German
- Critical analytical thinking regarding cultural and technical artifacts
- Ability to engage with theoretical and historical texts
- Familiarity with foundational concepts in humanities or social sciences
- Meet general University of Basel Master's admission requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: April 30 / November 30
Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Basel portal before the designated deadline. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documents are provided in accordance with university guidelines.
- Academic transcripts
- BSc degree certificate
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