Study Program
Highlights
- Learning from top national and international practitioners
- Practical projects from the 1st semester
- TV studio with state-of-the-art equipment
- Radio station and training station with workstations and voice booth
- Equipment rental for own student projects
- Learning journalistic know-how to complement previous specialized training
- Hands-on training for digital media & tools
- Cross-media work for web, video, podcast etc.
- Social skills for a hybrid working environment
Organization
Type of degree program
Part-time (PT)
Friday and Saturday all-day plus an/one intensive week (intensive weeks take place in the 1st and 2nd semesters, in the first week. The intensive week takes place between Monday morning and Saturday evening.)
Language of instruction
German (single modules in English)
Study-abroad semester
Possible at our partner universities
Start of the degree program
Always at the beginning of the winter semester in September
Place of study
wko campus wien, Währinger Gürtel 97, 1180 Vienna
(U6 metro station Währinger Straße/Volksoper)
Application
Information events
To the dates of the information events
Admissions
Application
- Deadlines & Dates
- Admission requirements Master’s Programs
- Specific admissions procedure MA Journalism & New Media
Costs
€ 363.36 per semester (excl. Austrian students’ union fee)
Brush-up courses
Focus & Qualifications
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media offers a comprehensive, practice-oriented, journalistic education which, in combination with a subject-specific undergraduate degree, provides an excellent basis for a career in quality journalism:
- Practical basic journalistic training for all media areas (print/online, radio/audio, TV/video, multimedia)
- Exciting practical projects with journalistic media production and design
- Core journalistic skills: research, investigation, fact-checking and storytelling
- Economic, legal and political environment of media
- Media ethics and social criticism
- Various electives enable students to deepen their knowledge and specialize themselves
Radio Radieschen 91.3
Radio Radieschen is the training radio station of FHWien der WKW. Students of the Journalism & Media Management Study Programs learn radio in theory and practice – among other things, they create their own radio programs and go live on air.
Apart from teaching, our radio editorial team provides quality content and inspires listeners with programs such as Science Radio, Start Me Up – the start-up magazine, #Vienna or the feature format “Hörfeld”.
Radio Radieschen – radio to my taste
Online Magazine "Studying Journalism"
Whether it’s exciting TV magazines, inspiring radio features or impressive (multimedia) reports: A large number of journalistic contributions are produced during the study program. In our online magazine “Studying Journalism,” we present selected works and practical projects by our students.
Divided into the sections TV & Video, Radio & Audio and Multimedia & Text, the online magazine offers students the opportunity to present themselves and their own work to a larger audience. Prospective students thus gain an insight into studying journalism at FHWien der WKW.
Studying Journalism – See, hear, read the practice.
Curriculum
Know more – do more
The requirements of the labor market are growing and growing – making it increasingly important to be “fit for the job” after completing your degree program. Curricula are improved on an ongoing basis so as to fit in with developments in the working world and new international trends. This is to prepare our graduates for the beginning of – or the next step in – their careers. Our motto spans from “know more” to “do more” – meaning that we focus more on practical strengths learned. Teaching, learning and exams at FHWien der WKW are completed in modules. This means: Topic blocks make up modules, and at the end of the module there is an exam.
What is a module?
A module is a teaching unit consisting of multiple topic blocks, which are thematically linked and cover a specific area relevant to the degree program. In this module, clearly defined skills will be developed, with an examination of all sub elements at the end.
How does it help students?
Teaching is directed towards learning outcomes. Competency-based learning and fewer exams – which are integrated and more comprehensive – make up the curricula. Students’ personal development and their employability in business is our central goal.
| Module | ECTS |
| Journalism Basics Story, Research & Storytelling, Cybersecurity, Project Management |
6 |
| Digital Media Online Journalism Bootcamp, Social Media, Web Design & Developement |
6 |
| Media Studies Reflection & Criticism, Journalism and Media in Theory, Qualitative Research |
6 |
| AV-Media VJ Basics, Visual Language, Radio & Audio Basics, Writing Skills (Audio), Elocution Basics |
6 |
| Writing Studio | 6 |
| Module | ECTS |
| TV & Audio | 6 |
| Radio & Audio | 6 |
| Multimedia | 6 |
| Media – Economy – Politics Politics & Society, Media Economics, Quantitative Research |
6 |
| Law Media Law, Copyright Law, Leadership & Law |
6 |
| Module | ECTS |
| Investigative Journalism Research & Investigation, Data-driven Journalism |
6 |
| Entrepreneurial Journalism Media Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Journalism: Project |
6 |
| Media Reflection Media Ethics, Master’s Thesis Lecture |
6 |
| Studio | 12 |
| Module | ECTS |
| Specialisation Input Course, Advanced Course |
6 |
| Master’s Thesis | 18 |
| Master’s Examination | 6 |
Excellence Club – Commitment deserves visibility
Jobs & Career
The combination of a previous degree program with the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media offers ideal conditions for entering the world of quality journalism.
- A Bachelor’s degree in political science or history and a Master’s Degree in Journalism & New Media give you the best tools to be successful in the area of domestic policy and the area of foreign policy
- The combination of a degree program in business administration and a Master’s Degree in Journalism & New Media offers a good basis for a job as business editor
- Humanities and natural science disciplines combined with the Master’s Degree in Journalism & New Media offer a good basis for a job in the specialized press
If you are a journalist, you can supplement your training and work in the following areas: multimedia, online, audio or video and be ready for new challenges in journalism.
This means that after completing the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media, you will have access to a wide range of professional fields, including
- Editor (print, online, TV, radio)
- Moderator
- Media manager
- Social media editor
- Data journalist
Application
Curious about our study program? Inform yourself about the requirements and the admissions procedure at FHWien der WKW.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ) about the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media:
Study program
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media, combined with previous specialized studies, is the ideal prerequisite for entering the field of quality journalism.
The focus is on teaching sound core journalistic skills for all media areas (print/online, radio/audio, TV/video, multimedia), such as research, investigation, fact-checking and cross-media storytelling. This ensures that our students are well prepared for the demands of a digitally networked and increasingly AI-driven media world.
Highlights of the program include exciting practical projects starting in the first semester and teaching editorial work in our in-house TV and radio studio. Various electives allow our students to deepen their knowledge and specialize in specific areas.
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media is taught in German. Individual modules are held in English.
At FHWien der WKW, you study real business. All study programs have a very high practical relevance. Two-thirds of our lecturers come directly from the business world and pass on their specialist knowledge and professional experience to our students.
Exciting projects with cooperation partners from the business world and teaching units in our in-house TV and radio studio round off the practical training. The Master’s program is a hands-on education in digital media and tools.
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media is suitable for individuals with previous specialized studies who would like to gain a foothold in quality journalism:
- With a Bachelor’s degree in political science or history and a Master’s degree in Journalism & New Media, you will be ideally positioned to pursue a successful career in domestic or foreign policy.
- The combination of economics studies and a Master’s degree in Journalism & New Media provides an excellent foundation for a career in the business sector.
- Humanities or natural science studies in combination with a Master’s degree in Journalism & New Media provide a good foundation for entering the trade press.
As a journalist, you can supplement your education and work with multimedia, online, audio or video and take on new journalistic challenges.
Organization
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media lasts a total of 4 semesters.
The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media is offered exclusively as a part-time program.
Classes take place all day on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition, there are intensive weeks in the first and second semesters during the first weeks of each semester. Possible study times during the intensive week are from Monday morning to Saturday evening.
For the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media, you should plan on spending an average of approximately 20 hours per week on your studies.
The part-time program is designed to enable working professionals to efficiently combine their careers with their studies.
No, proof of employment is not required. Due to the flexible schedule, part-time studies give working professionals the opportunity to efficiently combine their career and studies. However, employment is not mandatory.
International
A semester abroad is optional in the part-time Master’s program in Journalism & New Media and can be completed at partner universities. In addition, there is the opportunity to gain international experience through short-term mobility programs, including the International Journalism Festival in Perugia or one-week practical projects at an international partner university.
A semester abroad is an unforgettable experience and offers a unique opportunity to get to know foreign cultures, improve foreign language skills and make international friends. It is also a great asset on your resume.
FHWien der WKW cooperates with approximately 160 partner universities worldwide. An overview of our partner universities can be found here. Please note that not every partner institution is suitable for every study program. You can use the map to filter which partner universities are suitable for your study program.
Career & Job
No, you do not have to complete a professional internship in the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media.
Upon completion of the Master’s program in Journalism & New Media, you will be awarded the academic degree Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA).
Thanks to our practical training, our graduates are highly sought after on the job market. The Master’s program in Journalism & New Media, combined with previous specialized studies, is ideal for entering the field of quality journalism.
Exciting career opportunities are open to our graduates:
- Editor (print, online, TV, radio)
- Presenter
- Media manager
- Social media editor
- Data journalist
FHWien der WKW has its own job platform for students and graduates. In the Career Center, you will find exciting jobs and internships from companies in various industries. The platform also provides helpful career and application tips.
Once a year in fall, FHWien der WKW also holds its Career Day. This career fair offers a free CV check and an application photo shoot. You can also get in touch with exciting companies and find out about current job vacancies.
Costs & Subsidies
Tuition fees amount to € 363.36 per semester for EU and EEA citizens, Swiss citizens and third-country nationals with exceptional circumstances. Third-country nationals who do not qualify for exceptional circumstances are required to pay different tuition fees.
In addition to the tuition fees, the ÖH contribution and the special contribution of € 25.20 per semester must be paid.
A detailed list of costs and exceptions for third-country nationals can be found here.
(As of August 2025)
Under certain conditions, students are entitled to various forms of financial support (e.g. study grants, travel allowances, insurance contributions, childcare allowances) and scholarships (e.g. graduation scholarships, self-support scholarships). The ÖH FHWien is available to answer any questions you may have.
In accordance with the Study Grant Act (Studienförderungsgesetz), merit-based scholarships are also awarded each year for outstanding achievements in the previous academic year. The amount of each scholarship is determined annually by the Federal Ministry of Science and Research and ranges from EUR 726.72 (double tuition fees) to EUR 1,500.00. You will be informed annually about the application and award process by mail.
(As of August 2025)
Application
All information on admission requirements, the admissions procedure, dates and deadlines, as well as helpful downloads, instructions and FAQ can be found here.
Start of studies
The program begins each year in the fall semester in September.
There is a kick-off event for first-semester students, where you can meet the Head of Program and lecturers as well as your fellow students and receive important initial information about the university and your study program.