Music Journalism for Radio, Television and Internet

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any further questions,
please contact the
Institute for Music Journalism | Radio | TV | Internet

Contact
Johannes Forster, Redaktionsleitung

T +49-(0)721-66 29-107
F +49-(0)721-66 29-105
E johannes.forster@hfm-karlsruhe.de

Application deadline for the annual entrance exam
15 May

Annual start of the Academic Year for the above courses
Winter semester (October)

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Required Aptitude Tests

Courses

Tuition Fees

Music Journalism for Radio, Television and Internet

In the bachelor's and master's degree programs, the Institute for Music Journalism prepares students to become music journalists mediating threefold electronic media in radio, television, and internet. While the six semester bachelor's degree program primarily teaches basic knowledge of music, journalism, and production technology, the four semester master's degree program focuses on projects and collaborations, especially possibilities of new types of information transfer through media.

The Institute for Music Journalism distinguishes itself from other courses with a similar theme in Germany insofar as it is the only German music academic institution with an FM transmission frequency (104.8 MHz) in addition to web streaming, through which lectures and seminars in the Karlsruhe area, workshops and projects may be broadcast live and pre-produced 45 hours weekly from a dedicated radio broadcasting studio. In addition, students produce television and video contributions, broadcasts and presentation elements in a virtual 3D video production studio, which are then broadcast in cooperation with regional television programs. The high level of practical relevance means that, in addition to the demanding scientific-based training, students acquire a high degree of broadcasting and production technology competence. Graduates become sought-after moderators, contributors, editors, and producers with national and international broadcasters, online editors, media companies, and independent production companies for video and television.

Degrees and Study Opportunities

Application modalities

Application for the Bachelor's/Master's program "Music Journalism for Broadcasting and Multimedia" is possible for the winter semester.
The number of study places is limited.

The first step in applying for the Bachelor's/Master's programme "Music Journalism for Broadcasting and Multimedia" is to register in the application and study portal and submit your application online. Here...

Music Journalism for Broadcasting and Multimedia (Bachelor)

In addition to the online application, the following documents must be sent by post:

Application for admission (generated by your online application)
Proof of payment of the processing fee
passport photo (with name)
Curriculum vitae in table form
Proof of general higher education entrance qualification and other certificates
Letter of motivation (one page)
stamped return envelope

Your application can only be processed if proof of payment of the processing fee has been received.

Music Journalism for Broadcasting and Multimedia (Master's Degree)

Prerequisites:
Music Journalism for Broadcast and Multimedia (B.A.) or graduate degree, preferably in music, media, or journalism. If a degree in media or journalism, also extensive practical experience in the field of music (several years of instrumental or vocal teaching or equivalent practice); if a degree in music, also extensive practical experience in the field of media or journalism.

In addition to the online application, the following documents must be sent by post:

Application for admission (generated by your online application)
Proof of payment of the processing fee
passport photo (with name)
Curriculum vitae in table form
Proof of general university entrance qualification and other certificates
Letter of motivation (one page)
stamped return envelope
"Digital application portfolio" via link (unlimited in time), DVD or USB stick:
- Table of contents (PDF)
- Curriculum vitae in table form (PDF)
- Letter of motivation (PDF)
- Proof of artistic ability (e.g. auditions, performances, competition successes...)
- at least five, maximum ten samples of your own artistic or journalistic work (photographs, drawings, compositions, films, radio contributions, digital works, websites, articles...).

Your application can only be processed if proof of payment of the processing fee is received.

Please send your complete application documents within the application deadline of the Institute for Music Journalism to :

Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe
Prüfungsamt
Postfach 60 40
D-76040 Karlsruhe

When we have received your application documents, you will receive a confirmation from us by e-mail. If we have checked your application documents and they meet the requirements for the study program "Music Journalism for Broadcasting and Multimedia", you will receive an invitation from us to the entrance examination with further information.

Information on the entrance examination can be found in the Annex to the Matriculation Statutes (Chapter VI, page 15ff.), here...

Bachelor's Degree Program

Admission Requirements

General qualification for university entrance (Abitur)
Passing grade on the entrance exam

Final Degree
Bachelor of Music

Standard Course
6 semesters (3 years)

Degree Requirements
180 ECTS points

Bachelor Study Information

Exam Regulations For Bachelor's Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Course / Module Overview

Master's Degree Program

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Journalism for Radio and Multimedia or
University degree, preferably in the music, music education, or musicology fields
Degree holder in another area with practical experience in the media or journalism fields
Passing grade on the entrance exam, given annually at the University of Music Karlsruhe