Economic Policy and Journalism TU Dortmund University

Courses are held in English.

The Master's degree programme profile "Economic Policy and Journalism" is a combination of fundamental journalism training and a top-tier education in economics. It is designed for BA graduates in Economics or an equivalent major who wish to acquire professional journalistic skills.

The curriculum is situated at the intersection of economics and journalism. Students refine their academic understanding of economics through MA level economics classes, while simultaneously receiving hands-on journalistic practice.

Two integrated internships at renowned media organisations help refining journalistic skills. Graduates will be proficient in print, broadcast and digital media.  

Upon completion of the programme, graduates are able to analyse and communicate complex economic developments in a clear and comprehensible manner. Besides working as economic policy journalists, graduates have diverse career opportunities including positions in government ministries, economic research institutes and the banking and finance industry.

Study capacity is 20 students per academic year.

• 15 January (summer semester)
• 15 May (winter semester)

Early application is recommended.

First semester: 
Basic journalism training, introduction to economic policy journalism, research techniques, writing practice

Second semester:
Advanced journalism training, MA level economics courses, first internship

Third semester:
Advanced journalism training, MA level economics courses, second internship

Fourth semester:
MA colloquium & thesis, MA level economics courses

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The integration of two internships at international media organisations is a key component of the programme. These full-time, hands-on internships (minimum duration: six weeks) take place over the course of the programme, ideally during the semester breaks.

The internships enable students to apply their university training in real-world media settings, refine their research and production skills and expand their expertise in areas such as video and audio editing as well as layout design. Students will also gain valuable experience working in professional teams, responding to feedback and meeting the fast-paced demands of the media industry.

Internships may be completed at renowned economic policy media organisations across Europe.

No tuition fees

321 EUR (as of January 2026)

Applicants must have a BA degree in Economics or a similar degree. At least 10 ECTS in Mathematics/Statistics and at least 50 ECTS in Economics are mandatory.

Applicants are required to submit a journalistic sample article of approx. 6,000 characters in English language on a current economic policy topic. The article must be uploaded alongside all other documents, short-listed candidates are invited to an interview with the examination board. The interview is a precondition for enrolment.

English level C1

• 15 January (summer semester)
• 15 May (winter semester)

Early application is recommended.

General information and helpful links regarding funding, financial support or scholarships for incoming international students are provided by the International Office of TU Dortmund University.

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General services and support for international degree seeking students: https://international.tu-dortmund.de/en/incomings/degree-seeking-students/