Overview

The programme promotes a non-techno-deterministic, social and ethical reflection on digital communication for future leaders of the field.

DC Lead is also offered in collaboration with the following academic partners:

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), United States
Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC), Ghana
Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Bresil
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia
Journalism School at Fudan University, China

And the following industry partners:

Teracom A/S, Denmark
Discovery Communications Inc.
the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Red Bull Media House GmbH, Austria

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Summer Symposium I
Storytelling
Introduction to Core Competencies I
Introduction to Core Competencies II
Theoretical and Methodological Skills
Digital Communication Theories
Social Science Research Methods
Research Project
Track A, Digital Communication, Policy and Innovation in Europe
Module 3A: Specialization Module
EU Media and Communication Policy
Lecture Series on European Information Society
Summer Symposium II

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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88

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salzburg, Austria
Brussels, Belgium

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 3 other Masters in Communication Studies in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission shall hold the equivalent of an academic bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic higher education institution, corresponding to at least 180 ECTS (6 semesters), or a master’s degree.
Applicants for the Digital Communication, Policy and Innovation in Europe (track A), should have a Bachelor or Master degree in Mass Communication, Communications, Journalism or Media Studies.
Candidates with a bachelor or master’s degree in Law, Sociology, Education, Translations or other social science disciplines must have gained competencies in the field of digital communication through work experience to be eligible.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8600 EUR / year

≈ 8600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3614 EUR / year

≈ 3614 EUR / year

Living costs

Salzburg

Austria

900 - 1290 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Austria
Belgium

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Salzburg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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