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Hochschule Merseburg
Master German Social Sciences

Angewandte Medien- und KulturwissenschaftApplied Media and Cultural Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Applied Media and Cultural Studies (AMKW) provides a holistic media and cultural studies approach that enables students to work in cultural or media fields while developing specific reflection competence in dealing with media-cultural complexity. The program is built on four pillars: Theory (providing sensitivity for concepts and enabling professional reflection of our complex world from a media and cultural studies perspective), Methods (teaching concrete approaches and enabling empirical understanding of our media-cultural world), Cultural Education (showing concrete ways to use and make accessible participatory approaches to our media-cultural world), and Management (enabling holistic participation in shaping our media-cultural world including economic-legal and administrative competencies). The program includes project workshops each semester that combine specialized knowledge and practice, with one workshop always having an artistic orientation in cooperation with the artistic workshops of the department.
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The Master's program in Applied Media and Cultural Studies (AMKW) provides a holistic media and cultural studies approach that enables students to work in cultural or media fields while developing specific reflection competence in dealing with media-cultural complexity. The program is built on four pillars: Theory (providing sensitivity for concepts and enabling professional reflection of our complex world from a media and cultural studies perspective), Methods (teaching concrete approaches and enabling empirical understanding of our media-cultural world), Cultural Education (showing concrete ways to use and make accessible participatory approaches to our media-cultural world), and Management (enabling holistic participation in shaping our media-cultural world including economic-legal and administrative competencies). The program includes project workshops each semester that combine specialized knowledge and practice, with one workshop always having an artistic orientation in cooperation with the artistic workshops of the department.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Media and Cultural Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft at Hochschule Merseburg

Is Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft at Hochschule Merseburg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft at Hochschule Merseburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Angewandte Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Merseburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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