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    TU Dortmund University

    Master in Economic Policy and Journalism

    Dortmund, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Master in Economic Policy and Journalism

    For Master in Economic Policy and Journalism, tuition is No tuition fees; 321 EUR/semester; applications close 15 Jan · 15 May.

    The Master's degree programme in Economic Policy and Journalism at TU Dortmund University combines training in journalism with graduate-level economics education. It is designed for graduates with a BA in Economics or a closely related field who want to develop professional journalistic skills alongside their economic knowledge. The programme runs over four semesters and can begin in either the winter or summer semester. The first semester covers basic journalism training, research techniques, writing practice, and an introduction to economic policy journalism. The second and third semesters integrate advanced journalism training with MA-level economics courses and include one internship each at media organisations. The fourth semester is dedicated to MA-level economics courses, an MA colloquium, and the thesis. Two internships are included in total. Graduates develop proficiency across print, broadcast, and digital media, and become able to analyse and communicate complex economic developments clearly. The programme is based at TU Dortmund University in Dortmund, Germany.

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    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180

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