You need 180 credit points to successfully complete the Master of Science Journalism. You will receive these credit points if you pass the module examinations and the master's thesis as well as after completing the traineeship. On this page, you will find all important information about the organization of studies and examinations.
Study Document
Modul Registrations and Exams
A module registration at the Institute for Communication and Media Studies is simultaneously the exam registration. Detailed information on module registration can be found on the faculty website.
Registration is via the online enrollment system TOOL.
If you have problems with registering, you can use the registration team's contact form.
NOTES ON FORMALITIES OF ACADEMIC WORK
In the courses at Institute for Communication and Media Studies, there is no mandatory citation method for exam papers.
In the introductory course to the B.A. Communication and Media Studies, we recommend and teach the citation method according to APA, as is also required by communication studies journals such as Publizistik (with minor deviations) and SCM . Other ways of citation are possible if they are followed consistently, are complete and verifiable. Even with indirect citations, page numbers should be given and no blanket reference to an article or book should be made.
If in doubt, clarify these formalities with the examiner..
Masterarbeit
You have 23 weeks to work on your master’s thesis from the time you have successfully registered with the examination office. The preparation of the master's thesis takes place with a work volume of 20 credit points, usually in the third and fourth semester. Two printed copies and one electronic copy must be submitted to the exam office.
The master’s thesis should be registered with the exam office in mid-February (at the latest in the third semester at the end of the lecture period). The candidate for the examination can express desired topics. The topic can only be returned once and only within two weeks of being issued. The topic agreed on by the supervisor must be entered on the application for the Master's thesis and signed by the supervisor. In addition, the second reviewer must be entered and his/her declaration of consent must be obtained.
The master's thesis is supervised by the university lecturers of the Master of Science Journalism. Any deviating deadlines for registering the topic of the master's thesis must be discussed with him/her in advance. If you start later, please note that not only the end of your processing time, but also the deadlines for the assessment and the creation of certificates will be pushed back.
Exam Office
The Exam Office at the Institute for Communication and Media Studies
During your studies, you will often come into contact with the exam office. The Exam Office supports you when you have questions regarding examination formalities and ensures that your study credits appear in Alma Web.
Jurisdiction
The Exam Office is responsible for a number of different tasks relating to examinations. These tasks include:
- Exam registration
- Exam dates / registration deadlines
- Recognition of pre-exam achievements / exam achievements that have been completed at other universities
- Admission to the exam / withdrawal from the exam
- Internships
- Announcement of exam results
- Receiving objections
- Issuance of certificates
Please note:
Always state your student number with inquiries to ensure smooth processing. If you have questions about module registration/deregistration, please also state the module title and the corresponding module number. The application for the second repeat examination must be submitted to the chairperson of the relevant examination board.
Exam Office
It is the task of the examination boards to coordinate the examination procedures for the degree program in question and to monitor compliance with them. The examination boards are therefore responsible for all matters relating to examinations and the recognition of academic achievements in a degree program. The respective examination board takes care of complaints or objections from students against the examination procedure. It is also obliged to report regularly to the faculty on the development of study times and examination results.
There are three examination boards at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies to cover the various programs. Each of the committees has a chairperson and several members. The members are made up of representatives from the group of university lecturers, academic staff, and students.
The following members are currently members of the examination board for the Master of Science Journalism, Master of Arts Journalism, Master of Arts New Media Journalism, Diploma Journalism and Magister Artium Journalism (major and minor) courses:
- Prof. Dr. Markus Beiler (Chairman)
- Prof. Dr. Alexander Godulla (Vice Chair)
- Prof. Dr. Cornelia Wolf
- Dr. Uwe Krüger / Deputy: Maria Hendrischke, M. A.
- Asmund Nottekämper, B.A. (Student member) / Deputy: Lena Eggert, B.A.
Deputy if a university lecturer is unavailable: Prof. Dr. Ansgar Zerfaß
Study Commission
The faculty council, in consultation with the responsible student council, appoints a study commission for each course, to which teachers and students belong equally. The Study Commission advises the Dean on the organization of teaching and study activities. It must be heard before the study and exam regulations are created and amended. With regard to its tasks, it has the right of initiative in the faculty council. Its decisions on the organization of teaching and study are binding, unless the faculty council decides otherwise with a majority of two-thirds of its members. The study commission carries out the surveys of the students in cooperation with the student council. A study commission is chaired by the responsible study dean
The following members are currently members of the study commission for the Master of Science Journalism, Master of Arts Journalism, Master of Arts New Media Journalism, Diploma Journalism and Magister Artium Journalism courses (major and minor):
- Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schneider (Chairman) / Prof. Dr. Markus Beiler (Vice Chair)
- Dr. Uwe Krüger / Maria Hendrischke, M. A. (Deputy)
- Lena Eggert, B.A. (Student member)
- Asmund Nottekämper, B.A. (Student member)