Overview

The Master's program M.A. Visual and Media Anthropology, initially developed and offered at the University of Excellence Freie Universität Berlin (inception winter term 2008/2009), has been continued at HMKW Berlin since the winter semester 2019/20.

In the Visual and Media Anthropology master’s program, practical and theoretical knowledge of film production is imparted in a research context. The focus is on ethnographic films, documentaries, and immersive 360-degree applications. Aspects of experimental and fictional films are also covered in class. Students learn how to represent cultural aspects of societies in virtual space using film, photography, immersive methods, and storytelling through the production of 360-degree films and scenarios. Students will also learn how to use virtual reality headsets (Meta Quest 2, etc.) and how to produce VR applications for virtual reality technology.

Careers

Digital media

PR

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

film broadcast & online video industry

museum and art industries

governmental and non-governmental organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Anthropology

Media Anthropology

Basics and Varieties of Ethnographic Film Production

Communication/Mediascapes

Applied Visual & Media Anthropology

Film- or Media Project

Supervision Courses

Audience

Career prospects for graduates of the Master's program are especially in the cultural and social science-oriented TV, print and online media sector as editors at TV stations, film production companies and online platforms, as well as in leading positions or as curators at film festivals, in film archives, museums and cultural institutes with media exhibition concepts.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no set application deadlines at Media University. Usually, you can apply until the start of the semester.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Film Studies Anthropology Media Studies & Mass Media

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A good degree (university or university of applied sciences)

Proficiency in English (fluent in both written and spoken) is a must

1-year professional experience after the BA

Participants should have basic technical skills in film, video or photography

Participants must have adequate electronic equipment in order to deal with various multimedia materials; high-speed Internet access, a fast computer and a personal email account are compulsory. Possession of a basic digital camera and editing software is mandatory.

All applicants are submitted to an internal assessment process prior to acceptance

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

8340 EUR / year

≈ 8340 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8340 EUR / year

≈ 8340 EUR / year

Funding

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