Application

Entrance Requirements

The requirements for acceptance into the M.A. “Applied Media Research” are, according to § 3 in the study regulations:

• A career-qualifying university degree recognized in Germany in Media Research/Media Practice, Communication Studies, Journalism Sciences, Media Studies, or in a relevant academic field of study, in which...
• ...foundational knowledge of social science methodology and statistics are taught.
• Furthermore, English Language Proficiency of Level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) is required. Acceptable methods of proof are a certificate from the university entrance qualifications or successfully completed language courses.

Should you have any questions about the entrance requirements, please contact at any time the advisor for the master’s program.

Structure of the Application Process

Application for the M.A. in “Applied Media Research” is possible up until the 15th of July for the following winter semester. Application takes place at the Office of Admissions at the TU Dresden.

Available spots in the program are limited, however there exists no numerus clausus in the classical sense. The selection process is documented in the selection regulations. Decisions about acceptance or rejection are general communicated to applicants within a month after the end of the application deadline. Further essential information about the available spots can be found in the allocation regulations.

Note: For applications from non-EU countries, for whom other standards apply, the application deadline is May 31st. Further information can be found here.

Application Documents

In the application process, the following documents are required:

• an officially certified copy of the certificates concerning the career-qualifying university degree in a related course of studies. If the certificate is not yet available at the time of the application, the applicant can nevertheless be considered if 80% of the examination credits necessary for graduation have already be successfully presented. As proof of this, the applicant can present a corresponding, original, written confirmation from the university or an officially certified copy. This confirmation should also contain a calculated, tentative average grade, based on the already-completed examinations. (Note: The Abitur certificate is not necessary as a certified copy, if you are using that to prove foreign language knowledge, for example; see other examples below)
• proof of knowledge of social scientific research methodology or statistics, learn in the earlier studies (in particular: quantitative methods of examination and content analysis). Normally, such proof is achieved through the transcript of records or the diploma supplement. These documents contain previous modules and their grades. The same goes for proof of general aptitude for the program “Applied Media Research”, i.e. knowledge in the field of communication sciences (or related disciplines), which must also be proven. Note: For relevant attended modules, it is advisable to enclose the module descriptions in the application.
• proof of English speaking skills of Level B2, i.e. through a corresponding certificate or the Abitur certificate (certified copy; B2 is consistent with the level of English taught in the 12th or 13th grade).
• a personal statement. In 1-2 pages, this should explain applicants reasons for applying for the M.A. “Applied Media Research”.  To that end, special emphasis should be placed on why the student belongs in the program, based on their interests and career goals. Likewise, aptitude and capabilities can be established through previous academic education and internships or through other related activities.
• tabular curriculum vitae (Should internships or other similar activities be mentioned in the curriculum vitae or personal statement, please include copies of written confirmations of internships or work.)