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Bachelor of Arts Journalism

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (private, state-recognised) · Berlin, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOOpen entryPrivate universityNo entrance testInternship semester
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 Oct 2027
Tuition 2026/27€12,000 / yr

About the course

A six-semester, 180 ECTS journalism degree taught in English at the Berlin campus, in small classes with real-world projects. The fifth semester is mainly an internship (25 ECTS), and the sixth includes a 15 ECTS bachelor thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The university asks for a recognised secondary school-leaving certificate. Under German rules (KMK/anabin) the Leaving Certificate gives direct entry only with six subjects: at least two at Higher Level at H5 or better, the other four at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. For humanities and arts no extra subjects are needed; confirm with Macromedia admissions how they classify journalism.
  • No numerus clausus (grade cut-off), entrance test or interview is listed; you submit a CV and motivation letter with your application.
  • English: the admissions page asks non-native speakers for TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0 (or the Burlington VTest). It does not say whether Leaving Cert English is accepted, so ask admissions (international@macromedia.de) before booking a test.

How to apply

  1. Check your Leaving Cert subjectsMake sure your six subjects meet the German rules (two Higher Level at H5 or better, two languages, Maths at O5/H6 or better).
  2. Apply onlineComplete the online application with your Leaving Cert results, CV, motivation letter, passport copy and English proof. Aim to apply by summer 2027 for an October 2027 start (published deadline 1 October).
  3. Advisory feedbackThe student advisory service reviews your application and contacts you with feedback.
  4. Sign the study contractSign and return the study contract, pay the EUR 699 registration fee and arrange accommodation in Berlin before the 1 October start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Rolling admission with two intakes: winter semester (starts 1 October; published application deadline 1 October) and summer semester (starts 1 April; deadline 1 April). For the 2026 cycle the university advised applying by 30 September to start in October 2026; it says deadlines may be extended depending on application status. The programme page lists October 2027 as an upcoming intake. Apply well before the start date to leave time for the contract, accommodation and paperwork..

Costs

  • EUR 6,000 per semester (EUR 12,000 a year), plus a one-off registration fee of EUR 699. You can pay by semester, monthly, as a lump sum, or a deposit plus monthly instalments. This is a private university, so the tuition-free rule for German public universities does not apply. These are the currently published fees; 2027/28 fees are not yet confirmed.
This is a private university charging EUR 6,000 per semester plus a EUR 699 registration fee, on top of Berlin rent. Public German universities charge EU students only a small semester contribution, so compare carefully.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityBerlin
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Macromedia University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadline and fee details shown are from the 2026 cycle; confirm the 2027 figures with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.