Master of Arts in Global Communication: Politics and Society
A social science-focused Master's programme exploring media systems, international communication, and global political dynamics.
Best for:Best for students with a background in media, communication, or social sciences seeking to specialize in international and comparative media research.
Overview
The Master's programme in Global Communication: Politics and Society at the University of Erfurt is an English-language consecutive degree that examines media systems and communication cultures through an international lens. It moves beyond national perspectives to analyze global interactions, foreign reporting, and the role of media in political and social transitions. Students engage with both quantitative and qualitative empirical methods while exploring topics such as migration, crisis communication, and the globalization of lifeworlds. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining social sciences with cultural studies to prepare students for professional roles in communication consultancy.
What you'll do
- Complete a mandatory introductory module covering theories and methods of global comparative media research.
- Select four optional modules across the fields of politics, society, and media.
- Develop academic research skills through training in quantitative and qualitative empirical methods.
- Participate in knowledge transfer modules focused on communication consultancy for political and social institutions.
- Complete an internship in an internationally oriented political, commercial, or civic organization.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis in the final semester.
- Present research findings in a concluding colloquium.
Requirements
Degree required: Relevant Bachelor's degree in media, communication, journalism, or a related social science field.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (C1 level required; TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or Cambridge C1 Advanced).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in media or communication studies.
- Prior knowledge of empirical research methods (minimum 12 ECTS).
- Advanced English proficiency (C1 level).
- Successful completion of the university's selection procedure, including a personal interview.
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree.
- Applicants must demonstrate prior knowledge of empirical methods.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applications must be submitted digitally via the university's online application portal. The process includes a selection procedure with a personal interview. Early application is strongly encouraged to accommodate visa processing times.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Official English language proficiency certificate
- Academic transcripts
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