Master
German
Social Sciences
Digital Communication
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
This Master's degree course in Digital Communication focuses on high-quality journalism in the digital age. Students work in a realistic newsroom environment to produce an online magazine called FINK.HAMBURG while attending seminars on digital content, technologies, and strategies. The program includes partnerships with businesses and digital networks, providing hands-on experience in the creative industry. Led by Dr. Christian Stöcker, former head of Spiegel Online's Netzwelt section, the course features guest lecturers from key media outlets. Students gain competencies in research, fact-checking, digital news, cross-media formats, digital leadership, storytelling, social media, data visualization, and more. The program is structured with Communication Skills and Digital Strategy modules in the first year, followed by supervised communication projects in the third semester and an independent project with a media business in the fourth semester.
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This Master's degree course in Digital Communication focuses on high-quality journalism in the digital age. Students work in a realistic newsroom environment to produce an online magazine called FINK.HAMBURG while attending seminars on digital content, technologies, and strategies. The program includes partnerships with businesses and digital networks, providing hands-on experience in the creative industry. Led by Dr. Christian Stöcker, former head of Spiegel Online's Netzwelt section, the course features guest lecturers from key media outlets. Students gain competencies in research, fact-checking, digital news, cross-media formats, digital leadership, storytelling, social media, data visualization, and more. The program is structured with Communication Skills and Digital Strategy modules in the first year, followed by supervised communication projects in the third semester and an independent project with a media business in the fourth semester.
Application Requirements
* En az 180 kredi puanına sahip bir lisans derecesi (Bachelor, Magister, Diplom veya Master veya uluslararası eşdeğerleri)
* Mükemmel Almanca ve İngilizce bilgisi
* Medya alanında başlangıç deneyimi
* Seçim komitesi ile yapılan mülakatın başarıyla tamamlanması
* Mükemmel Almanca ve İngilizce bilgisi
* Medya alanında başlangıç deneyimi
* Seçim komitesi ile yapılan mülakatın başarıyla tamamlanması
Language Requirements
* Almanca: Uluslararası başvuru sahipleri Goethe Institute C1, TestDaF 4, telc C1 Hochschule, DSH2, Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KMK) veya Kleines/Großes Sprachdiplom (Goethe Institute) sertifikasına sahip olmalıdır.
* İngilizce: Uygun yollarla (Abitur notu, TOEFL sınav puanı vb.) CEFR B1 seviyesi
* İngilizce: Uygun yollarla (Abitur notu, TOEFL sınav puanı vb.) CEFR B1 seviyesi
Required Documents
* Yeterlilik belgesi(leri)
* Diploma Eki/Transkript
* Motivasyon mektubu
* Özgeçmiş
* Çalışma örnekleri (yazar kanıtıyla birlikte)
* Dil sertifikaları (Almanca ve İngilizce)
* Diploma Eki/Transkript
* Motivasyon mektubu
* Özgeçmiş
* Çalışma örnekleri (yazar kanıtıyla birlikte)
* Dil sertifikaları (Almanca ve İngilizce)
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How do I apply to Digital Communication at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Digital Communication at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Is Digital Communication at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg 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 Digital Communication programme cost? ▼
379 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Digital Communication at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg? ▼
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 Digital Communication? ▼
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 für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg — 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.