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Hochschule Darmstadt
Master English Arts & Design

Expanded Media

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Creating media experiences that have an impact on users' real lives and can bring about real changes is what the English-language Master's programme 'Expanded Media' is all about. The focus of such new, transmedia media architectures is the personal experience: users want to feel personally involved and try to draw personal benefits for their lives from the media experience. In international teams, students develop media offerings that explore this potential. In interdisciplinary media productions, they combine real and media worlds of experience and develop a new media language based on the user/audience experience. The program offers three study specialisations: Expanded Storyworlds, Expanded Sound & Music and Expanded Realities, where students can deepen their preferred strategies to convey personally meaningful experiences to users.
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Creating media experiences that have an impact on users' real lives and can bring about real changes is what the English-language Master's programme 'Expanded Media' is all about. The focus of such new, transmedia media architectures is the personal experience: users want to feel personally involved and try to draw personal benefits for their lives from the media experience. In international teams, students develop media offerings that explore this potential. In interdisciplinary media productions, they combine real and media worlds of experience and develop a new media language based on the user/audience experience. The program offers three study specialisations: Expanded Storyworlds, Expanded Sound & Music and Expanded Realities, where students can deepen their preferred strategies to convey personally meaningful experiences to users.

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Media Design

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Expanded Media at Hochschule Darmstadt

Is Expanded Media at Hochschule Darmstadt taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Expanded Media programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Expanded Media at Hochschule Darmstadt?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Expanded Media?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Darmstadt — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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