The programme is taught in English.
Intakes: April & October
Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 February (April intake) or 15 August (October intake). We also recommend that you apply early (at least four months before the start of your programme).
EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 April (April intake) or 1 October (October intake).
Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.
The Film, Television and Digital Narratives MA programme focuses on the fields of screenwriting, directing and production. You will acquire broad knowledge of each of the core foci of the programme and of the process of film production before you choose one of the three core focuses as your own field of specialisation in the second semester. In collaborative and integrative production processes that are part of the curriculum, you will work together with other students who have picked a different field of specialisation. As the film industry depends on close coordination of different professions, this collaborative experience is essential to prepare you for the professional life that will follow. In the course of two years, you will learn to write, direct, produce or post-produce different formats such as short films, TV series and features, feature films, TV shows, web series and documentary films.
Furthermore, you will learn to analyse and discuss the history and theory of film and TV with a focus on audiovisual film analysis. The cooperation with production companies and TV stations and (international) excursions to festivals extend and deepen your learning experiences from the practice and theory-oriented curriculum. The study programme promotes both artistic films and film as entertainment, while encouraging the development of your very own artistic and professional personality. With these qualities, the course of study is equally artistic and industry-oriented.
The programme is non-consecutive. It provides an opportunity to national and international students with a background in social sciences, humanities or the arts to acquire professional skills in the field of film and television. If you come with prior academic and practical knowledge in the respected field, you can refresh and deepen your understanding and skills in one of the core subjects and advance your academic profile according to your interests or the current market requirements.
First semester
Second semester
Third semester
Fourth semester
In the second semester
Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.
None
Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.
The following English proficiency tests are accepted:
Non-EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 February (April intake) or 15 August (October intake). We also recommend that you apply early (at least four months before the start of your programme).
EU/EEA applicants: Please apply by 1 April (April intake) or 1 October (October intake).
Please submit your application here.
Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.
Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.
We do not own any student dormitories or hostels. However, we provide assistance in selecting accommodation prior to and after your arrival in Berlin.
Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profile. Our service portfolio includes:
We are the SRH University, part of the non-profit SRH Holding based in Heidelberg.
We offer state-accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programmes in English and German. Our curricula are built around the CORE Principle, emphasising hands-on, project-based learning in five-week blocks. Our programmes focus on management and logistics, engineering and architecture, computer and data science, hospitality and therapy, design and creative industries, and music and film.
With 19 campuses across Germany, we host a diverse student body from over 100 countries, contributing to our vibrant international atmosphere.
Our approach includes practical work experiences and professional networking opportunities, preparing students for successful global careers.
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