Children’s and Youth Media Studies

Cooperation in teaching

The course cooperates with actors of the initiative "Kindermedienland Thüringen":

Kinderkanal (KI.KA)

Fraunhofer IDMT Kindermedien

Thüringer Landesmedienanstalt (TLM)

KinderMedienZentrum Erfurt

Examination regulations

Examination regulations for the Master programme Children’s and Youth Media Studies 2017

Examination regulations for the Master programme Children’s and Youth Media Studies 2023

• a relevant Bachelor's degree in communication science, journalism, education or pedagogy
• alternatively: related courses of study, provided that at least 30 LP are focused on the field of childhood/youth or communication science, such as media science and management or economics, journalism, psychology, sociology or social work
• Familiarity with empirical research methods (proof in the scope of nine LP in qualitative or quantitative research methods or in statistical or other evaluation procedures)
• successful participation in the selection procedure

Selection interview and BA graduation grade

The selection procedure consists of the two components selection interview and BA final grade, which are weighted equally.

In the selection interview, a maximum of 10 points are awarded for each of the criteria:

1. Communication skills and self-assessment
2. scientific argumentation and problem solving skills
3. relevant practical experience, and
4. professional motivation to complete a scientific MA course of studies

so that a maximum of 40 points can be achieved here. The letter of motivation is included in the assessment of the selection interview.

The BA final grade is converted into points. The maximum score of 40 points is achieved by those who can prove a grade of 1.0. For each gradation of 0.1 in the grade, one point less is awarded. If the BA final grade is not yet available at the time of application, the grade required by the applicant to be finally admitted by the examination board will be determined by evaluating the selection interview.

The selection procedure has been successfully passed by candidates who receive at least 60 of the 80 points to be achieved.

English language skills

• German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.

Language Center

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements 

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• tabular curriculum vitae including valid e-mail and postal address

• Certificate of the completed BA studies

If not yet available: Excerpt of the sheet music acquired so far and events attended (Transcript of Records).

• Proof of knowledge of methods (if necessary, marking in the transcript of records or explanation in the letter of motivation)

The letter of motivation includes on the one hand an overview of the academic and professional/practical training to date, such as projects and/or internships related to children, young people or media, experience abroad during the first degree, and/or academic activities. Proof of all activities must be provided. On the other hand, the personal ideas about one's own professional career with regard to the focal points of the present MA programme should be presented.