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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">We are happy to announce that the application phase for the International Media Studies program is now open. </span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">The master's program International Media Studies is specifically designed for graduates from developing and transition countries with previous media experience. As a joint project of the University of Bonn, the
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Deutsche Welle, the program offers an excellent learning environment for up to 30 students per year.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">Since its launch in 2009, over 260 students from 68 countries have successfully completed the master's program at DW Akademie, Germany’s leading organization for international media development. </span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">Applications for the 15th intake of the master’s program International Media Studies, starting in September 2024, are now open until the 29</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:8.5pt">th</span></sup></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">
February 2024. </span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span lang="EN-US">Wide range of topics and media industry challenges</span></i></b></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">The interdisciplinary study program is conducted in English, combining topics such as media and development, journalism, communication science and media management.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">The full-time, four-semester master’s degree offers an unparalleled mix of research, lectures and practical experience and prepares students for careers
in the communications and media industries. Students conclude the course with a master’s thesis and receive a Master of Arts degree. </span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><i><span lang="EN-US">Admission requirements</span></i></b></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent and have at least one year's media experience after obtaining their first degree. They must also provide proof of advanced English language skills.
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0cm;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">Highly qualified candidates from developing and emerging countries can apply for a scholarship and will complete the degree in their home countries.</span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">For detailed information on our master's program, admission requirements and online application procedure please visit our website
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-US">You can find out more information about the IMS master's program by going to our website:
<a href="https://akademie.dw.com/en/masters-degree/s-12276">https://akademie.dw.com/en/masters-degree/s-12276</a></span></span><span class="eop"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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