Master's Programme Media
Faculty | Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture |
Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree | Master of Arts (MA) |
Qualification Level | Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
ISCED-F | 0321 Journalism and Reporting |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Study Code | UC 066 574 |
Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2010W) * |
Language of Instruction | German |
Admission Requirements | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2010W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 5 2021, Issue 62, No. 706 (amendment of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28 2019, Issue 68, No. 603 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletlin September 28 2018, Issue 69, No. 700 (Equivalence list)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2018)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 13 2018, Issue 26, No. 294 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 22 2010, Issue 37, No. 322
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme English and American Studies (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme French (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme German Philology (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme Italian (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme Slavonic Studies (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme Spanish (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme English and American Studies (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme French (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme German Philology (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme Italian (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme Slavonic Studies (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme Spanish (2015W)
- Bachelor's Programme Linguistics
- Bachelor's Programme Translation Studies
- Bachelor's Programme Comparative Literature
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 1: Media Linguistics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 2: Media and Literature
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 4: Research Seminar I
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module(s)
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 6: Research Colloquium for the Master's Thesis
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module(s)
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 7: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
22.5 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module 8: Master’s Thesis Defence
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Master's Programme Media is an interdisciplinary study programme of the Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture. It gives students the opportunity to broaden and consolidate the skills and qualifications acquired during a relevant bachelor's programme by targeted specialisation in the field of media studies.
Its focus is on critical examination of communication processes in the media, and it serves as preparation for working in media-related professions by providing fundamental skills in media practice. The compulsory modules deal with theories and models of media research. Students learn the most important methods and results of empirical media studies and acquire in-depth knowledge in the field of product analysis. Media-practical offers give an insight into the editorial practice of print and online media, television or radio. The elective modules offer specialisation in different subject areas – from the analysis of film to literature mediation and intermediality.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates possess highly specialised knowledge in the field of theoretical, analytical and practical examination with media communication. They are able to apply their knowledge and competences to solutions to problems by independently formulate and substantiate scientific arguments and to find innovative solutions to problems and apply them in interdisciplinary contexts.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The Master's Programme Media serves as a preparation for conceptual and editorial work in the media and their environment. It provides the basis required for working in print media, radio, TV, film or online media. Other important fields of occupation are Public Relations, cultural mediation, publishing industry and education. At the same time, the Master's Programme in Media serves as a preparation for a scientific career in Media Studies and other disciplines of Humanities and Cultural Sciences.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Minor
Within the scope of the Master’s Programme, a Minor corresponding to 30 ECTS-Credits may be passed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-entrepreneurship/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
56.4 |
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= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
27.2 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
12.3 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
4.1 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
General information on the Master Programme Media (in German only)
http://www.uibk.ac.at/ma-medien/
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d
Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Pisek