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MA Digital Narratives

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's Programme Digital Narratives is a 4-semester full-time program where media and creative professionals gain theoretical and practical skills to critically engage with digital media, experiment with different formats, and create their own digital narrative projects. The program focuses on immersive technologies, interactive storytelling, and AI in media production, training creative storytellers to master narrative formats and production techniques of emerging digital media. Students work with a research-creation approach, critically engaging with new technologies while developing their own artistic and academic practice. Key areas include conceptualization and production of digital narrative projects (web series, XR/VR/AR projects, interactive documentaries), work with emerging technologies (Extended Reality, AI, interactive media), immersive narratives, creative development, and critical analysis of ethical, social, and cultural implications of digitization. Students develop a master's project with an allocated budget as part of their MA thesis.

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

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about MA Digital Narratives at ifs internationale filmschule

Is MA Digital Narratives at ifs internationale filmschule taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the MA Digital Narratives programme cost? ▼

3.750 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for MA Digital Narratives at ifs internationale filmschule? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (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 MA Digital Narratives? ▼

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 ifs internationale filmschule — 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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