The Master's Program (two years) in Global Visual Communication at Jacobs University is designed for an international student body and a faculty strongly committed to interdisciplinary studies. An MA degree is offered in Global Visual Communication. A separate PhD in the context of the program Integrated Social Sciences is offered, in all disciplines participating in the MA program Global Visual Communication.
The program consists of three semesters of study and one semester for the MA thesis.
Active participation in a research colloquium as well as total of nine seminars and lectures in the following fields are required:
€ ¦· Classical and Contemporary Theory
€ ¦· Comparative Communication
€ ¦· Visual Communication
€ ¦· Transnational and Global Communication
€ ¦· Advanced Qualitative & Quantitative Methods
€ ¦· Optional courses (from the School€ ¦’²s MA programs Comparative Politics & Sociology, Intercultural Humanities)
Admission Requirements
Proof of bachelor€ ¦’²s degree or equivalent
A transcript of undergraduate courses and grades
Two letters of recommendation from faculty
Proof of proficiency in English
An essay explaining your motivation and plans to enter this program
Examples of scholarly work if available
A complete application for graduate study (www.jacobs- university. de/admission/ graduate)
For PhD-applicants: outline of your research project
Applications
Application deadlines are February 1 (round 1) and May 1 (round 2). Please note that all places may be filled by round 1. Details about the program, admission requirements and the application form can be found at our website:
www.jacobs-universi ty.de/shss- graduate
For further information on admission please contact:
admissionSHSS@ jacobs-universit y.de
Support
Jacobs University offers a number of graduate stipends. Support covers tuition and living expenses. Applicants for stipends are strongly encouraged to apply before February 1st.
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