The Applied Cognitive and Media Science degree programme is modern and has an interdisciplinary orientation. From the perspective of computer science and psychology, broad competences in the areas of new media and human-computer interaction are taught. The overall conception of the degree programmes take into account the fact that digital, interactive media and internet applications are of considerable and constantly growing importance for basically all areas of society and economy, and that knowledge of psychological mechanisms is an essential basis for well-founded technological (design) decisions. Successful professional action in these fields requires a spectrum of competences, which the interdisciplinary orientation of both the Bachelor's and the Master's degree programme takes into account.

The Master's programme comprises four semesters and includes courses in the fields of psychology, computer science and business administration. One of three possible specialisations can be chosen. In the specialisation in psychology, the majority of modules deal with the findings and methods of psychological research that are relevant to the design of digital media. The computer science specialisation is predominantly made up of modules that deal with the computer science-based implementation of interactive applications that are used by humans. The Social Media & Professional Communication specialisation includes further modules that focus on aspects of computer-mediated communication, among other things. In addition, there are business administration courses, research projects and the Master's thesis.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

Information material

Prospective students will find an overview of the study program here as well as some frequently asked questions.

Current information on exams, practical and research project selection and other relevant topics can be found here.

Further information on the Master of Applied Cognitive and Media Sciences can be found at: Master Program Komedia.

Study plan as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

• Profile Computer Science
• Profile Psychology
• Social Media and Professional Communication

Admission

Admission requirements

• Completion of the Bachelor's program "Applied Cognitive and Media Science" at the University of Duisburg-Essen or an equivalent degree; the Bachelor's degree grade must be at least "good" (2.5) or better.

Admission

• Information on admission to this master's program can be found under Komedia Master Admission Requirements.
• Prospective students from non-EU countries apply via the application portal of the International Office by 15.07. for the winter semester and by 15.03. for the summer semester.

Language Skills

The language of instruction at the University of Duisburg-Essen is German (except in the English-language programs). Therefore, you must have good German language skills if you want to study successfully. The majority of foreign applicants must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level; with some exceptions) before beginning their studies.

• German nationals (persons who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
• Citizens of an EU member state (and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or German citizens with a foreign educational qualification, as well as
• Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before the begin of their studies.

Information on the German Language Test for University Entrance (DSH)

Additional language skills

Individual courses may be held in English and in the vast majority of courses the underlying literature is written in English. Knowledge of English is therefore expected.