General Information
Who can apply?
All students holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics or have completed an equivalent degree program, either in Germany or abroad, may apply for the Master’s degree program in Economics and Journalism.
A minimum of 50 credit points (ECTS) in Economis and 10 ECTS in Statistics and Mathematics is required. Furthermore, applicants must have completed their Bachelor's degree with a grade of 2.5 (German standard) or better. Prospective students with a comparable qualification may be admitted as well, if the examination board regonizes their degree as equivalent.
Journalistic sample article
Prior to enrolment, it is necessary for all applicants to submit a journalistic sample article on a current economic policy topic. The topic is announced in "news" as part of our annual EP&J Writing Competition; early submission is recommended. The article must be written in English, should be no longer than 6000 characters and meet professional journalistic standards.
Applicants must upload their article with all other documents, shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview with the examination board. The interview is a precondition for enrollment in the Master's program.
MA program at a glance
Program start: summer and winter semester (April/October)
Standard study period: 4 semesters
Capacity: 20 students per academic year
Curriculum: practical journalistic training, education in journalism studies plus full-fledged economics studies (for more info see study plans)
Admission requirements:
- BA in Economics (or a comparable degree)
- Sample article
- journalistic traineeship (for Profile 2 only)
Language requirements:
- English level C1 (for Profile 1)
- German level C2 or higher (for Profile 2)
Application Details
Application period for winter semester 2026/27:
March 15 to July 15, 2026
We strongly recommend early application!
For further details on admission requirements, application and enrollment procedures and all questions that specifically concern the Master's degree program Economic Policy Journalism, please refer to our FAQ.
A comprehensive guide to studying at TU Dortmund alongside general information for all international students, such as language certificates, visa or application and enrollment details, are provided by the International Office.
If you have completed your Bachelor's degree in Germany, pelase refer to the application and enrollment information provided by TU Dortmund University.
