First master media magazine: insights into the media degree in Innsbruck!

First master media magazine: insights into the media degree in Innsbruck!

Innsbruck, Österreich - On June 20, 2025, the Mastermedienmagazin saw the light of the world. This first edition of the magazine is not only an anniversary for the students of the Media Media at the University of Innsbruck, but also fell exactly with the festive journalism festival. The magazine offers an exciting snapshot of the master's degree and provides insights into theory and practice, projects as well as the personal stories of students, teachers and alumni.

The editorial team has faced a lot of enthusiasm to deal with current topics from media culture, media practice and media communication. Readers not only find interesting interviews in the magazine, but also personal reviews of graduate: inside who report on their experiences and respond to their professional perspectives. Reports on events in and about the study program, such as the journalism festival, round off the picture.

study content and opportunities

The Media Media in Innsbruck promotes interdisciplinary training in areas such as "Media and Literature". The students benefit from the opportunity to set individual priorities, for example in media language or media communication. The practical curriculum includes various modules that cover a wide range of topics:

• media science from a philological-cultural-science perspective
• media language and media communication
• Literature and Media
• media and society
• media analysis and media practice

The students prepare this diverse content for the various facets of the media world, regardless of whether they will later work in the editorial team where PR work or want to devote themselves to media advice. Such career paths are part of the extensive possibilities that arise after the end. There are also activities in educational work as well as research and teaching.

The world of media science

The field of study in media science particularly likes those who have a passion for the analysis of media. It deals with the different media such as film, television, radio, online platforms and print media from a scientific perspective. Here, students, films, series and other mass media learn to analyze and deal with complex theories, such as the difference between film as art and as a commodity or the effect of violence in computer games.

The curriculum is strongly theoretically shaped, which can be a challenge for some students, especially those who are looking for a strong practical relevance. However, if you enjoy the analysis and are interested in the structures of the media, you will find a suitable place here. Film universities or courses in media informatics and media design are particularly suitable for practice -oriented inquiries.

Overall, the Mastermedienmagazin not only make the special features of the master's degree, but also actively encourage the readers to deal with the media inside. This not only strengthens the existence of the media program, but also the understanding of the diverse challenges and opportunities in the field of media.