Digital Media and Technology (B.Sc.)

Are you interested in developing new methods of media communication, both from a technical perspective and in terms of content? Digital media form a cornerstone of nearly all aspects of our modern life. In our jobs we use complex computer systems, working “web-wide” in teams, while our free time sees us on the internet, meeting friends online, immersing ourselves in virtual worlds and accessing the latest information via apps. The uses of digital media are already hugely diverse. The interdisciplinary skills required for developing new ideas as well as for the design, transfer, use and storage of media are similarly wide ranging. The bachelors degree in Digital Media and Technology provides you with a technical fundamental education which addresses the interdisciplinary interplay between humans and computers, integrating analytical aspects of social science and thus equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make an excellent start to your career or to pursue a masters degree.

The program is jointly offered by TU Berlin, Freie Universitt Berlin and Humboldt Universitt zu Berlin. Students therefore study at three universities in this program and receive a joint degree from all three institutions.

The aim of the Digital Media and Technology program is to provide students with a thorough education to prepare them for their future careers. As a graduate you are fully acquainted with and are able to apply the most important technical principles and methods of digital media and technology, including the sub-fields of computer science, communication science, and communication media and engineering. The program also teaches you to work independently and responsibly, to be a good team player, to be able to think abstractly and creatively and to present your findings effectively. These skills are important for your future work in the conception, development and exploitation of digital applications. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Science, enabling you to directly enter the job market or to continue your studies in a masters degree.

As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. You can, however, also study at TU Berlin without a university entrance qualification certificate if you can demonstrate certain professional qualifications.

The Digital Media and Technology bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level . This is a prerequisite for admission.

As much of the technical literature for this field is published in English, a good level of English is desirable. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.

The degree program prepares you to be a farsighted media computer scientist working in the exciting interface between software development, media technology, and media communication. As such, you should have a passion for digital communication technologies as well as an interest in communication processes and journalism. You should also have an aptitude for computer science and mathematics.

Initiative and good self-management skills are also important to meet the demands of studying at university.

Please note that it is necessary to enroll at both TU Berlin and Freie UniversitBerlin. Further information is available on the programs website.