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Master of Science (MSc)
Media Informatics
More about the course
The programme prepares graduates to scientifically tackle open questions of Media Informatics. They acquire both methodological and research competences. Students can choose from a broad range of application-oriented, project-related teaching/learning formats in areas of specialisation like Interactive Systems, Video, Animation, Computer Vision or Ubiquitous Computing.
Academic Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Type of Study
- Full-time
Study Curriculum
Application
Admission regulations
Start of Study
- each winter and summer semester
Language of Instruction
- German and English
Admission Requirements
- No restriction
ECTS Credits
120
Standard Period of Study
4
Programme structure
This diagram is a simplified illustration. You can find detailed information on our current Study Curriculum
Study objectives and content
The master's program provides in-depth content, methodological, and personal skills. The aim is to enable students to work independently in a scientific manner, plan research processes, and develop solution strategies. The individually focused master's degree serves as preparation for a doctorate or specific career orientation. The degrees correspond to qualification level 7 of the German Qualifications Framework and level 2 of the Qualifications Framework for German Higher Education Degrees.
Our graduates have acquired in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of engineering, mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences. This enables them to conduct scientific work and act responsibly in their professional activities and in society. They have a critical awareness of the latest findings in their discipline.
Skills
Our graduates are able to
- analyze and solve problems scientifically, even if they are unusual or incompletely defined and have competing specifications,
- abstract and formulate complex problems from a new or developing field,
- apply innovative methods in basic problem solving and develop new scientific methods,
- develop concepts and solutions to complex, sometimes unusual problems, possibly involving other disciplines,
- create and develop new works, products, processes, and methods,
- apply their scientific judgment as engineers or computer scientists to work with complex and possibly incomplete information, recognize contradictions, and deal with them.
Competencies
Our graduates have the skills to
- identify information needs, find and obtain information,
- plan and carry out theoretical and experimental investigations,
- critically evaluate data and draw conclusions from it,
- investigate and evaluate the application of new and emerging technologies.
Beyond their bachelor's degree qualifications, our graduates are able to
- methodically classify and systematically combine knowledge from different areas and deal with complexity,
- systematically familiarize themselves with new tasks in a short period of time,
- systematically reflect on the non-technical implications of engineering work and incorporate them responsibly into their actions, and
- critically question existing methods and develop them further as needed.
The general qualifications already acquired in the bachelor's program are expanded upon in the master's program.
Study situation
The ratio of teachers to students in media informatics at the University of Ulm allows for excellent student support.
The exercise groups and tutorials are manageable in size, the formation of study groups is actively encouraged, and additional offerings such as programming workshops and the use of electronic learning platforms make it easier to get started in this diverse field of study, especially in the early semesters.
Research orientation and focus
In the master's program, the bachelor's program is followed by an in-depth focus. There is an extensive range of subjects to choose from. At the same time, students have the opportunity to participate in research projects themselves as part of project or master's theses.
Course structure
The master's program is divided into a basic section in the first semester and an advanced section in the following semesters. The aim is to enable students to choose between a consistently in-depth education in a specialization subject of their choice and a broad education based on as many different areas of computer science as possible. Computer science at Ulm University is very broadly based and offers all important subfields of computer science for in-depth study. The assignment of modules to subjects is described in the module handbook.
The core area of media informatics comprises 30 credit points. At least 12 CP must be earned in media informatics and at least 6 CP in the areas of practical computer science, theoretical computer science, or technical computer science. Up to 6 CP of the core area can also be covered by courses from the supplementary area.
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