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  The 2025 DW Akademie International Media Studies (IMS) Program for Media Professionals is a full-time, four-semester program designed to provide an “unparalleled mix of research, lectures, and practical experience and prepares students for communications and media industry careers.”
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It is a program with a curriculum that covers multiple topics such as:

  • Media and development.
  • Journalism.
  • Communication science and media management.
  • Since its inception in 2009, over 290 students from 74 countries have completed the master’s program.
  • The International Media Studies (IMS) Program offers an excellent learning opportunity for up to 30 students as an annual joint project at the University of Bonn, the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, and DW Akademie.

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To be considered eligible for the program:

  • The applicant must be a bachelor’s degree holder or its equivalent and have at least one year of media experience after the first degree.
  • The applicant must provide proof of advanced English language skills.
  • Highly qualified candidates from emerging and developing countries can apply for the scholarship and will complete a four-semester internship in their home country.

Target:

The program is primarily designed for “young journalists, media managers and communications staff who come from developing and transition countries, and particularly from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.”
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The program is particularly focused on:

  • Media workers from radio, TV, online and print.
  • Young journalists, especially those working with electronic media.
  • Journalists and managers from community radio stations.
  • Communications experts.
  • NGO employees.
  • Government ministry employees.
  • Staff working in the area of development cooperation.
  • Representatives of national broadcasters’ regional working groups.
  • Media association representatives.
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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This article was first published on 11th December 2024

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