Shape Your Future at the University of Siegen
The Master’s Program in Digital Media and Technologies explores how digital innovations shape society, culture, politics, and the economy. You’ll combine contemporary media theory with hands-on research projects to understand, analyze, and influence emerging technologies. The program helps you think critically and creatively about topics such as social media, artificial intelligence, digital economies, mobile apps, the Internet of Things, data culture, digital activism, misinformation, and new media tools.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester and
summer semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters (full-time)
8 semesters (part-time) -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
German and English
Career Prospects
The Master’s Program in Digital Media and Technologies prepares you for careers in research, industry, consulting, media production, public communication, and education—anywhere critical and creative engagement with digital media is valued. Graduates pursue roles in areas such as data analysis, digital innovation, marketing, consumer research, advertising, journalism, public relations, social media management, media strategy, user experience design, and digital policy for organizations, businesses, and cultural institutions.
- Bachelor's degree in media studies or
- Completed first professionally qualifying university degree in a comparable course of study. Students must provide evidence of good knowledge in the areas of media theory, media history, and media aesthetics or analysis (at least 18 credit points).
Any gaps in prior knowledge can be made up by the end of the 2nd semester (full-time studies) to a maximum of 9 CP, according to the specifications of the Examination Board. - In addition, a grade of good (2.5) or better is required for the admission procedure.
Proof of English language proficiency corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is also required.
The current examination regulations always apply.
Examination Regulations, including Suggested Course Sequences and Module Descriptions
The General Examination Regulations for the master's degree (RPO-M) and Departmental Examination Regulations for the master's degree (PHIL-FPO-M) define the general framework conditions for studying in Siegen and at the Faculty I: Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
In addition, the Departmental Examination Regulations for the individual degree programs (FPOs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). The subject examination regulations are accompanied by suggested course sequences, which present a model for an ideal progression through the degree program in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content-related information on modules).
The current version of an FPO automatically applies to students when they enroll for their first semester.
