The master’s programme in Culture, Aesthetics, Media at HSD focuses on artistic creative, educational, organisational and research-oriented competences. These are deepened and applied in the aesthetic practice of the artistic subject areas (physical education, fine arts, community music, literature, performing arts) as well as in accompanying academic seminars (cultural and media studies, artistic research, project management, education methods). This interdisciplinary approach is complemented by the acquisition and practical use of digital media as a cross-cutting skill.
The programme’s distinctive feature is its transdisciplinary yet practice-oriented approach fostering interlinked thinking – a key qualification for active, creative engagement in the cultural sector.
Please note: The language of instruction is mainly German.
| Language of instruction | Mainly German
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Degree
| Master of Arts (MA)
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Postgraduate study programmes at HSD
| E. g. doctoral studies
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Normal programme length | Three semesters (full-time)
Five semesters (part-time)
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Study programme begins | Winter semester
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Application
| Find out how and when to apply:
Degree seeking students
Exchange students
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| Allocation of places | Restricted admission**
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General admission requirements
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Special admission requirements
| 1. Successful completion of a bachelor’s or Diplom programme in the field of social sciences or of a comparable, subject-related bachelor’s or Diplom programme at a higher education institution with an overall grade of 2.5 (‘good’ according to the German grading system) or better.
2. Proof of specific aptitude for the profile of the master’s programme.
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Application with a provisional grade*
| Possible
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Period abroad | Possible
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Summary of key information
|  Flyer
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* A provisional grade is the average grade of all your examination results available at the time of application. This is a temporary solution in case you do not have a final grade yet.** The restricted admission is subject to approval by the Ministry for culture and academic affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia (MKW).
