Culture - Language - Media (KSM) – Master of Arts (M.A.)

Your introduction to the KSM master’s program: You will take the Interculturality module with six introductory courses in the sub-disciplines of the program – linguistics, literary studies, cultural studies, art/visual culture, media studies, and intercultural business administration.

In the second semester, you can tailor your studies to your preferences. Choose your focus areas: double up on disciplines, or drop some. You can of course also continue with the multi-disciplinary approach if you wish. In this semester, you will examine cultural contact and conflicts from different perspectives. You will have the opportunity to apply your creative, organizational, and practical skills in a project.

You will continue to study your chosen specializations in one of our six disciplines or set new specializations. You can of course also continue with the multi-disciplinary approach and study all six disciplines if you wish. In this semester, you will focus on the aspects of identity (the self) and otherness (the foreign). You will also outline your own research project, which you can later develop into your master’s thesis. An internship in Germany or abroad will strengthen your job prospects. And if you want to study abroad for a semester, this is the best time to do so.

In the fourth and final semester of the KSM program, the focus is on your master’s thesis. It can either be research-oriented or carried out in cooperation with a company or organization. You can also complete your internship in the fourth semester.

KSM stands for Kultur – Sprache – Medien, the German equivalent for Culture – Language – Media.

With the M.A. in KSM, you learn about languages and cultures from different perspectives. This will not only open up the international job market to you, but also give you a new perspective on the world. You will study exciting topics bilingually and can focus on areas that interest you. This allows you to tailor the master’s program to your needs. You will be supported by expert lecturers who can answer your questions and help you with any problems you may have. Projects and 1–2 internships will prepare you for the professional world. The optional semester abroad is an added bonus – an unforgettable experience for many of our graduates.

No, the semester abroad is optional. However, if you decide to go, you will receive all the support you need. The EUF’s International Center will help you with planning and implementation. Your semester will be financed through the Erasmus program.

The program is open to all applicants. You just need to have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as cultural studies, and be able to speak German and English. You can find the exact application requirements on the application page of the program.

You must demonstrate adequate German and English language skills. The exact language requirements can be found on the application page of the program.

EUF has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars on Studycheck. 93 percent of students would recommend EUF to others.

The KSM program has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Studycheck – even better than EUF's overall rating. Students praise the interesting topics and the knowledge they gain from the program. They point out that the program offers many career opportunities – those who don’t yet have an idea of where they want to go should start thinking about it early on and choose the right specializations.

The KSM degree program opens up a wide range of career opportunities. You can work in cultural institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, media companies and publishing houses, schools and universities. You set your own priorities during your studies and thus also set the course for your future career. Our website features numerous interviews with graduates – perhaps they will inspire you!

Your contacts for questions and problems are the KSM academic advisors, as well as the International Center, with Patrick Will being responsible for FIT@EUF, a project that supports the integration of international talent into EUF and the job market in Germany. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your studies.

EUF is a small, friendly university in northern Germany with a green campus and many international students. There are free language courses, a sports center, a swimming pool, and various student organizations (political, environmental, intercultural, religious, etc.). In the evenings, there are often themed events, such as movie and game nights, theater performances, or barbecues. You can reach several beaches by bus, as Flensburg is located on the Flensburg Firth. The Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and Denmark are not far away. Hamburg is only two hours away by train.