Master of Arts [M.A] (Communication Science)
Field of Study:
The 2-subject master's degree in "Communication Science" is dedicated to researching intra- and intercultural communication in the context of social, political, economic and technological transformation processes from a theoretical and methodological perspective. In a broad sense, it is research-oriented and prepares students to conceive and independently work on a practical or theoretical problem as part of a communication science research work (master's thesis).
The learning progression of the compulsory modules deepens and expands the analytical and theoretical knowledge and professionalizes the handling and reflection of the analytical instruments. The advanced modules deal with the aspects "knowledge and society", “Multimodality and Communication Technologies” and “Cultural and Social Diversity” different levels of aggregation of communication and different fields of practice.
Students have the opportunity to choose between different areas of intra- and intercultural communication in the context of social, political, economic, and technological fields of practice in order to deepen research or professional profile that corresponds to their interests. The involvement of the students in the concrete research practice takes place via the advanced seminars of the advanced modules, which take up theoretical and practical research current scientific activities at the institute.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Tuition Fees
There are no tuition fees at the University of Duisburg-Essen. All students are, however, subject to a student body and social contribution fee per semester.
The social and student body contribution for the summer and winter semesters 2021 amounts to a total of $774.86.
The amount is made up as follows:
- Mobility contribution (ticket): $506.82, of which $367.88 for the VRR semester ticket and $138.94 for the NRW ticket
- Social contribution for the Studierendenwerk: $229.96
- Student body fee: $38.08.
The social and student body contribution is not to be paid before enrollment! Students will be informed about the payment modalities upon registration.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Graduates of the subject "Communication Science" in the two-subject Bachelor's degree at the University of Duisburg-Essen
- Graduates of the bachelor's degree “German Studies: Language, Literature, Culture and Communication” with a focus on “Communication Studies” at the University of Duisburg-Essen
- Graduates of communication science Bachelor programs in Germany and abroad
- Magister graduates who have studied communication science as a minor
- Graduates from other subjects who can prove at least 26 ECTS in the field of "Communication Studies".
As a rule, the overall grade of the degree must be at least 2.0 or better. The examination board determines equivalence.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:
- Educational residents (people who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
- Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "German language test for university entrance" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before starting their studies.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
British Council IELTS Award 2023 | Scholarship per student€ 13,047/Yr$13,047 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Kurt Hansen Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 21,726/Yr$21,726 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeNeed-Based | |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per student€ 100,000/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Kaad Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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