Overview

Developments on the digital single market, the noticeable increase in the shortage of skilled workers, and the effects of the global pandemic are posing new challenges for the European audiovisual and entertainment industry within the spheres of action of creative and artistic work, law, and business.

The importance of digitalization and the much needed focus on transformational leadership and resilience for film and TV companies of tomorrow is more apparent today than ever before.

About the program

The European Film Business and Law program at the University of Potsdam offers comprehensive insights into the European audiovisual and entertainment industry from both a business and a legal perspective. In addition to top-level academic expertise, the program offers a wealth of practice-related knowledge, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, and access to top industry professionals and their networks.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Film and TV industry
Film business
Digitalization
European law
Audiovisual law
Leadership in the entertainment industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Law Master of Laws (LLM) Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 20 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Other requirements

General requirements

In general, the prerequisite for studying in a master’s degree program is a first professionally qualifying academic degree, e.g. a bachelor’s degree.
Applicants must demonstrate language skills in English that are at least equivalent to level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Tuition fees: no. Semester fees and charges: €292.40.

Living costs for Potsdam

690 - 1050 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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