Mag.a (FH) Regula Blocher
New Media & Online Journalism
It is also possible to enter the program via the two courses Academic Expert for Data Journalism and Academic Expert for Cross-Media Journalism. The modules completed there can be credited for the first and second semester of the MA (CE) program if the admission requirements are met.
Program
Continuing education and training for experienced media professionals
FHWien der WKW has been successfully training journalists for quality media for 20 years. The Master’s program is specifically designed for experienced professionals who want to specialize in cross-media storytelling and digital developments within an academically recognized and comprehensive framework. In the second semester, students can choose between two specializations: cross-media or data journalism.
The course content is designed to build on individual professional experience and enhance it with academic knowledge and practical tools and techniques.
Good work-life balance
The program is organized on a part-time basis: Attendance is in blocks of days, and about a quarter of the courses are distance learning. This makes it easy to combine the courses with work and private life.
Highlights
- Digital storytelling skills as a foundation, followed by a choice of cross-media or data journalism specialization.
- Only academic training program in the German-speaking world that teaches programming for journalistic applications.
- Develop social, communicative and entrepreneurial skills, such as format development, project management in diverse teams and communication with users.
- Expand your network and portfolio through project work with experienced teachers from the industry.
Organisation
Organization
Part-time degree program
The classroom courses are held in blocks of days. One evening per week is also reserved for distance learning.
Language of instruction
German (Selected courses are taught in English).
Start of degree program
September 2024
Place of Study
FHWien der WKW, Währinger Gürtel 97, 1180 Vienna
Bewerbung
Fees
€ 16,900 for the whole MA (CE)-program (3 semesters)
Discounts
10 % discount for alumni of FHWien der WKW
Grants & Financing
Here you find an overview of the funding opportunities.
Application
Focus & Qualifications
Designed for experienced journalists and editors, the course combines journalistic storytelling, digital technologies and applied informatics with modern media and project management. Graduates will be able to
- demonstrate knowledge of the functionalities, formats and production conditions of digital journalism;
- use fact-based journalism in the fight against fake news and disinformation on social media;
- develop and implement digital formats and storytelling for journalistic topics in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
- manage cross-media or data journalism projects in small or large teams;
- Use digital technologies for journalism in an economically, legally, ethically and critically informed way.
Curriculum
The first two semesters each consist of five subject blocks (modules).
Semester 1
In the first semester, specific requirements of digital media are taught in the areas of research, storytelling, information technologies, law & ethics and management & communication.
Semester 2
In the second semester, you will choose between two tracks, each consisting of four modules:
- The cross-media journalism modules cover the planning, design and production of podcasts, web videos and images for digital media. You will also learn how to use this content in innovative forms and formats of journalistic storytelling for different audiences. Finally, project work focuses on the transfer of course content into practice.
- In the data journalism modules, students learn a variety of methods for data research, data analysis and data visualization. This includes programming languages such as Python and automation models for journalistic applications.
In the joint fifth module, project work focuses on the transfer of study content into practice.
Semester 3
The third semester offers modules for academic qualification and professional development. On the one hand, communication theories and models are taught, which form the necessary basis for writing the Master’s thesis. On the other hand, entrepreneurial thinking and international networking (e.g. by attending a professional conference) are encouraged. The Master’s thesis includes a practical part (creation of a journalistic product) and is individually supervised.
Quotes
If journalism wants to be relevant, it can't be done without data – for analysis, context and quality. This is core competency for journalists. This course provides the skills needed to understand even complex data, to verify it, to see the stories in it, and to prepare it in an understandable way. So that we can understand the world more deeply.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the journalism study programs FHWien der WKW is setting new impulses in journalism continuing education and thus strengthening quality journalism in the digitalized media landscape. With the combination of cross-media and data-based storytelling, you will learn to bring well-researched stories to the audience in a variety of ways. Benefit from our expertise as a leading journalism education.
Journalism is a craft that requires different tools. The continuing education program for cross-media and data journalism focuses on those new tools that offer a lot of creative potential for journalists.
Jobs & Career
Career opportunities in a fast-changing media landscape
The course is designed for graduates who want to specialize in digital skills and develop their technical and management skills. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be able to take on new roles within their newsrooms or apply for other positions in media companies.
With digital skills becoming a prerequisite in journalism, graduates will be able to enhance their job prospects with specialist skills such as cross-media and social media editors, podcast or video editors, data journalists, development editors and digital verification officers.
Application
Target group
Salaried or permanent freelance editors or freelance journalists with first or longer professional experience.
Applicants working in related communications professions who are familiar with editorial work.
All applicants will have a strong interest in storytelling for various digital media, as well as information technology and communication design in the context of journalism.
Admission requirements
MA (CE) Cross-Media and Data Journalism
- completion of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree with at least 180 ECTS credits at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution,
- at least two years of relevant professional experience (incl. internships and traineeships)
- as well as very good knowledge of German (native speaker or C1 level).
The professional orientation of the first degree is explicitly left open, because specific subject or departmental expertise in the professional field is an advantage.
Program information
If you have questions regarding the program please contact our Head of Program, Mag. (FH) Regula Blocher via telephone 0800 40 00 77-09 or email (weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at).
Application process
- Come talk to us! Call us or write us an e-mail: Regula Blocher (tel.: 0800 40 00 77-09, e-mail: weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at)! Together we will discuss whether the intended study program is the right one for you and whether you meet all admission requirements.
- Send all documents (letter of motivation, résumé, certificates) to weiterbildung@fh-wien.ac.at.
- University places awarded: 2 weeks after receipt of your documents at the latest. Due to the limited number of places available, it is recommended that you apply as early as possible.
Grants & Financing
General
- Tax reimbursement: You can write off the tuition fees against your taxes, as long as the continuing education program is relevant or related to your current occupational field. The tax advantage depends on your total income. You could be reimbursed for up to 43.6 % of the tuition fees!
More information can be found here:
Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
Tel.: 01/514 33-0
www.bmf.gv.at
E-mail contact form - Tax deductibility for companies:
Entrepreneurs can deduct continuing education costs as business expenses.
More information can be found here:
Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
Johannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna
Tel.: 01/514 33-0
www.bmf.gv.at
E-mail contact form
Grants in Austria
- Database Continuing Education Grants (German)
- Database Scholarships (English)
- Arbeiterkammer (Chamber of Labor) (German)
- Wirtschaftskammer (Chamber of Commerce) (German)
- AMS (Austrian Public Employment Service) (German)
- A reduction in costs is possible if the costs are covered by the employer. (for more information, please visit www.bmf.gv.at)
- Funding opportunity for media companies: Funding from the Fund for the Promotion of Digital Transformation supports the further training of journalistic staff in the field of digital journalism. You can find more information here.
Grants at the federal state level
- Burgenland (German)
- Carinthia (German)
- Lower Austria – Educational grants (German)
- Lower Austria – Scholarships (German)
- Salzburg (German)
- Styria (German)
- Tyrol (German)
- Upper Austria (German)
- Vorarlberg (German)
- waff – Vienna Employment Promotion Fund (English)
- Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency) (English)
Learn about Brain Capital education funds for flexible study financing:
All information is without guarantee. Please be aware that we cannot make any guarantees about grants!