MA (CE) Cross-Media and Data Journalism

• Digital storytelling skills as a foundation, followed by a choice of cross-media or data journalism specialization.
• Only academic training program in the German-speaking world that teaches programming for journalistic applications.
• Develop social, communicative and entrepreneurial skills, such as format development, project management in diverse teams and communication with users.
• Expand your network and portfolio through project work with experienced teachers from the industry.

Organization

Part-time degree program

The classroom courses are held in blocks of days. One evening per week is also reserved for distance learning.

Language of instruction

German (Selected courses are taught in English).

Place of Study

FHWien der WKW, Währinger Gürtel 97, 1180 Vienna

Fees

€ 16,900 for the whole MA (CE)-program (3 semesters)

Discounts

10 % discount for alumni of FHWien der WKW

Grants & Financing

Here you find an overview of the funding opportunities.

Application

• Target group & Admission requirements
• Application

In the first semester, specific requirements of digital media are taught in the areas of research, storytelling, information technologies, law & ethics and management & communication.

In the second semester, you will choose between two tracks, each consisting of four modules:

• The cross-media journalism modules cover the planning, design and production of podcasts, web videos and images for digital media. You will also learn how to use this content in innovative forms and formats of journalistic storytelling for different audiences. Finally, project work focuses on the transfer of course content into practice.
• In the data journalism modules, students learn a variety of methods for data research, data analysis and data visualization. This includes programming languages such as Python and automation models for journalistic applications.

In the joint fifth module, project work focuses on the transfer of study content into practice.

The third semester offers modules for academic qualification and professional development. On the one hand, communication theories and models are taught, which form the necessary basis for writing the Master’s thesis. On the other hand, entrepreneurial thinking and international networking (e.g. by attending a professional conference) are encouraged. The Master’s thesis includes a practical part (creation of a journalistic product) and is individually supervised.

Salaried or permanent freelance editors or freelance journalists with first or longer professional experience.

Applicants working in related communications professions who are familiar with editorial work.

All applicants will have a strong interest in storytelling for various digital media, as well as information technology and communication design in the context of journalism.

MA (CE) Cross-Media and Data Journalism

• completion of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree with at least 180 ECTS credits at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution,
• at least two years of relevant professional experience (incl. internships and traineeships)
• as well as very good knowledge of German (native speaker or C1 level).

The professional orientation of the first degree is explicitly left open, because specific subject or departmental expertise in the professional field is an advantage.

If you have questions regarding the program please contact our Head of Program, Mag. (FH) Regula Blocher via telephone 0800 40 00 77-09 or email (weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at).

1. Come talk to us! Call us or write us an e-mail: Regula Blocher (tel.: 0800 40 00 77-09, e-mail: weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at)! Together we will discuss whether the intended study program is the right one for you and whether you meet all admission requirements.
2. Send all documents (letter of motivation, résumé, certificates) to  weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at.
3. University places awarded: 2 weeks after receipt of your documents at the latest. Due to the limited number of places available, it is recommended that you apply as early as possible.

• Tax reimbursement: You can write off the tuition fees against your taxes, as long as the continuing education program is relevant or related to your current occupational field. The tax advantage depends on your total income. You could be reimbursed for up to 43.6 % of the tuition fees!
  More information can be found here:
  Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
  Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
  Tel.: 01/514 33-0
  www.bmf.gv.at
  E-mail contact form
• Tax deductibility for companies:
  Entrepreneurs can deduct continuing education costs as business expenses.
  More information can be found here:
  Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
  Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
  Tel.: 01/514 33-0
  www.bmf.gv.at
  E-mail contact form

• Database Continuing Education Grants (German)
• Database Scholarships (English)
• Arbeiterkammer (Chamber of Labor) (German)
• Wirtschaftskammer (Chamber of Commerce) (German)
• AMS (Austrian Public Employment Service) (German)
• A reduction in costs is possible if the costs are covered by the employer. (for more information, please visit www.bmf.gv.at)
• Funding opportunity for media companies: Funding from the Fund for the Promotion of Digital Transformation supports the further training of journalistic staff in the field of digital journalism. You can find more information here.

• Burgenland (German)
• Carinthia (German)
• Lower Austria – Educational grants (German)
• Lower Austria – Scholarships (German)
• Salzburg (German)
• Styria (German)
• Tyrol (German)
• Upper Austria (German)
• Vorarlberg (German)
• waff – Vienna Employment Promotion Fund (English)
• Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency) (English)