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Europa-Universität Viadrina
Master German + English Social Sciences

Language, Media and Society

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The research-oriented Master's program 'Language - Media - Society' combines a cultural studies and comparative cultural perspective on language, mediality and communication with a focus on Europe. The program addresses various communication contexts (everyday life, institutions, audio-visual media), communicative and aesthetic practices (oral and written, monomodal and multimodal, analog and digital), discourse forms (everyday conversation, text, audio-visuality, political and public discourse) and social structures (power relations, affiliations and diversity). The program offers specialized tracks including 'Linguistic Research' and international double degree programs such as 'Multimodality - Discourse - Media' (MuDiM) with Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 University.

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

Depending on your chosen track: German at C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF) or English (IELTS ~6.5 / TOEFL iBT ~90).

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

Linguistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Language, Media and Society at Europa-Universität Viadrina

Is Language, Media and Society at Europa-Universität Viadrina taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Language, Media and Society 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 Language, Media and Society at Europa-Universität Viadrina? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), 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 Language, Media and Society? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Europa-Universität Viadrina — 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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