Study
Here you will find information on the structure and content of the degree programme, as well as the exam module and the Master's thesis. If you have a specific question that is not answered here: The IfK teaching staff will be happy to help you in a personal consultation or at the general Student Advisory Service.
Structure (examination regulations V20 - from WS 20/21)
The degree programme has a modular structure. It comprises the following modules:
- Module 1: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Empirical Social Research (12 CP)
- Module 2: Journalism & New Media (18 CP)
- Module 3: Communication in Politics, Economy and Society (18 CP)
- Module 4: Media Realities and Media Effects (12 CP)
- Module 5: Specialization in Communication Studies (6 CP)
- Module 6: Research Module (24 CP)
- Module 7: MA module (30 LP)
| 1st academic year | |||||
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WiSe |
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Empirical Social Research | Journalism & New Media 1 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 1 | Media Realities and Media Effects 1 | |
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SoSe |
Research Module, part 1 | Journalism & New Media 2 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 2 | Specialization in Communication Studies | |
| 2nd academic year | |||||
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WiSe |
Research Module, part 2 | Journalism & New Media 3 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 3 | Media Realities and Media Effects 2 | |
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SoSe |
Master module Exam colloquium Master thesis |
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There are usually several courses to choose from within the modules. Successful completion of the Master's degree programme requires 120 credit points within the framework of the modules studied. Of these, 25 credit points are allocated to the Master's thesis and 5 credit points to the examination colloquium belonging to the MA module.
The Master's examination is taken during the course of study. It is made up of the examination-relevant coursework in the modules and the Master's thesis. The successful completion of a module requires the completion of the required coursework assigned to the module and the passing of the degree-relevant examination assigned to the module.
Detailed information on the structure of the degree programme can be found in the examination regulations (“Prüfungsordnung”), which you can download as a PDF.
Structure (until the start of the programme in WS 19/20)
The degree programme has a modular structure. It comprises the following modules:
- Module 1: Methodology and Methods of Empirical Social Research (14 CP)
- Module 2: Journalism & New Media (20 CP)
- Module 3: Communication in Politics, Economy and Society (20 CP)
- Module 4: Media Realities & Media Effects (20 CP)
- Module 5: Research module (16 CP)
- Module 6: MA module (30 LP)
| 1st academic year | |||||
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WiSe |
Methodology and methods of empirical social research 1 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 1 | Journalism & New Media 1 | Media Realities and Media Effects 1 | |
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SoSe |
Research Module, part 1 | Methodology and methods of empirical social research 2 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 2 | Journalism & New Media 2 | Media Realities and Media Effects 2 |
| 2nd academic year | |||||
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WiSe |
Research Module, part 2 | Communication in Politics, Economy and Society 3 | Journalism & New Media 3 | Media Realities and Media Effects 3 | |
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SoSe |
Master module Exam colloquium Master thesis |
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There are usually several courses to choose from within the modules. Successful completion of the Master's degree programme requires 120 credit points within the framework of the modules studied. Of these, 25 credit points are allocated to the Master's thesis and 5 credit points to the examination colloquium belonging to the MA module.
The Master's examination is taken during the course of study. It is made up of the examination-relevant coursework in the modules and the Master's thesis. The successful completion of a module requires the completion of the required coursework assigned to the module and the passing of the degree-relevant examination assigned to the module.
Detailed information on the structure of the degree programme can be found in the examination regulations (“Prüfungsordnung”), which you can download as a PDF.
List of courses and material
The courses offered can be found in the electronic course catalogue of the University of Münster, sorted by semester.
Registration and cancellation of exams
In principle, an online registration in SAP SLcM is required for all coursework and examinations. They are shown with their own examination number in the module handbook or in the online presentation of the internal structure of the modules available for the respective degree programme. FAQs on SAP SLcM can be found here. Deadlines apply to each semester and are published on the Examinations Office website.
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