Admission to master programme Contemporary History and Media
The prerequisite for admission to a master programme is the completion of an eligible Bachelor or diploma programme (= in the same discipline). Here you will find information on the prerequisites required for admission. If your previous degree programme is considered as a eligible degree programme will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Our advice: Thoroughly acquaint yourself about the prerequisites for admission to your chosen master programme at an early stage. Thereby, you have the possibility to fulfil prerequisites during the course of your previous studies, for example by completing specific extension curricula ("Erweiterungscurricula" - EC).
If your degree programme is not listed as example in the Master Access Guide, your application will be checked individually to determine if an admission to the master programme is possible. To do this, you must apply for admission to the degree programme by the relevant deadline. The University of Vienna can only assess the eligibility of your previous degree on the basis of your complete application. Preliminary assessments are not possible.
Qualitative admission requirements
Please note the qualitative admission requirements listed below.
Master programme Contemporary History and Media: Previous degree programmes
Information about extension curricula
The title and/or content of the subsequently mentioned extension curricula was changed before winter semester 2024/25. The extension curricula with the old title can still be accepted. For further information please note the corresponding entries in the University Gazette (only available in German).
Qualitative admission requirements
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Qualitative admission requirements
The qualitative admission requirements include the following prerequisites prior to the admission:
- Knowledge of interdisciplinary media history (5 ECTS credits)
- Knowledge of interdisciplinary history mediation models (5 ECTS credits)
- Knowledge of specific media practice (5 ECTS credits) taking into account the perspectives of at least two of the following subjects:
- European Ethnology
- History
- Jewish Studies
- Journalism and Communication Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Theatre, Film and Media Studies in everyday media practice.
The completed extension curriculum Contemporary History and Media (15 ECTS credits) is equivalent to these prerequisites.
1. Completion of a degree programme at the University of Vienna
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European Ethnology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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History (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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History (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Jewish Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Jewish Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Teacher education - teaching subject History (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Teacher education - teaching subject History (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Political Science (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Political Science (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (baccalaureat)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Sociology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Sociology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Theatre, Film and Media Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Theatre, Film and Media Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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European Cultural Anthropology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
2. Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria
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European Ethnology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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History (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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History (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Jewish Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Jewish Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Teacher education - teaching subject History (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Teacher education - teaching subject History (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Political Science (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Political Science (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (baccalaureat)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Journalism and Communication Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Sociology (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Sociology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Theatre, Film and Media Studies (bachelor)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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Theatre, Film and Media Studies (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
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European Cultural Anthropology (diploma)
Admission without supplementary examinations, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
3. Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
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Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Has to be examined on an individual basis, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.
4. Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country
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Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country
Has to be examined on an individual basis, if the qualitative admission requirements are completed.