Overview

Emphasis in the Human Geography - Globalisation, Media and Culture program at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is placed on the following questions: How has the connection between culture, space and society that is communicated by the media been transformed in the global age, what challenges have arisen, and how can these problems be dealt with politically?

What you'll study

In the context of a general "spatial turn", media-sensitive cultural geography is a key discipline. As communication equipment is continuing to be miniaturized and mobilized, and we are experiencing a huge surge in mapping and geo-coded positioning in all areas of life, a new form of "a-whereness” is arising, meaning we are developing a completely renewed interest in spaces, regions and places. The geographical media content of the program is therefore devoted to empirically analyzing media-generated geographies and to socio-technically rearranging the relationship between space and media.

On the basis of their initial academic qualifications (such as a bachelor’s degree), students will develop advanced scientific analytical skills throughout the master's program. Students will have to complete versatile and innovative module exams, including making short films, podcasts and blogs. This will ensure that they also develop practical skills while creating these media products.

The degree program will appeal to graduates of all social and cultural disciplines who are interested in geography and in receiving a basic education in current cultural and theoretical approaches to the relationship between space and society and who are keen to deal with the current phenomena of global society in their own research projects.

Fields of work

Civil service: Public relations; business development; research; universities; municipalitiesPrivate sector: Public relations; market/opinion research; project manager in the media sector; consulting e.g. municipal consultants, regional consultants; specialist publishers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Globalisation and Geography
Globalisation and Media
Globalisation and Culture
Lecture Series
Digital Geography
Globalisation and Region: Research Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mainz, Germany

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Geography Media Studies & Mass Media View 38 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Germany

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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

Students must be able to present proof of having completed a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree either at a university in Germany or abroad:
a) in the subject of geography/ human geography with at least 130 credit points in geography modules
b) in the subject of geography with a physical-geographical focus or with less than 130 credit points in a geography-relevant subject or in the field of cultural or social science.
In the case of letter b), the examination board will decide on the geography relevance. If your degree fits to letter b) then you will be admitted to the program on the condition that you complete additional examinations and coursework from the bachelor’s degree in Geography amounting to a maximum of 30 credit points.
Proof of required English skills. The test will not be counted as valid if it was taken any longer than three years prior to the application deadline

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

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Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

Free

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Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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