How to Apply

Entry requirements

A diploma or Bachelor's degree in the fields of digital media, media culture or media education. Applicants with a degree in, for example, media design, media informatics and technology, media management, journalism, or related fields (e.g. cultural management, social pedagogy, social work, design, art history, musicology) will be assessed for eligibility, as will those applicants with a grade point average below 1.9 (or the equivalent under the German grading system).
The eligibility assessment takes into account the final grade point average of the bachelor’s degree or diploma, practical experience, and a letter of motivation. A good command of English is also required.
If the bachelor’s degree comprises 180 ECTS (or equivalent), a work placement must be completed during the course.

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

1. The certificate of graduation from the previous course of study or, alternatively, a provisional certificate and, for degrees not awarded by Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, also the Diploma Supplement or a comparable record of the programme content;
2. A complete CV in tabular form and in English;
3. A personal statement in English, setting out your personal interest in this Master’s programme (max. 1,800 characters, including spaces);
4. A brief outline of a project in the stated field of research and development (max. 1,800 characters, including spaces) in English (further details can be found in the FAQs); and
5. If available, evidence of practical experience (employer references, letters of recommendation, awards and prizes).

The documents relating to points 1 to 5 must be submitted in full. If they have not been submitted by the application deadline, the application will not be considered for admission.

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