MA in Medialogy
Aalborg University (AAU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The Medialogy master's program at Aalborg University focuses on the science and technology behind groundbreaking interactive digital systems. Students learn to design and develop advanced digital media products such as computer games, computer-generated 3D graphics, and interactive media.
The program provides a professional profile geared towards both Danish and international job markets, offering strong career opportunities. Medialogists are skilled in designing and programming interactive systems, evaluating complex media technologies through testing, and assessing technology with a user-oriented approach.
Key features of the program include:
- Learning about interactive digital media technology from idea and design through implementation and testing.
- Working with virtual and augmented reality, apps, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and audio.
- Elective courses allow students to specialize according to their interests.
- Collaboration with companies and project-oriented studies.
- Use of advanced laboratory equipment for virtual reality, 3D elements, and user evaluation.
- Opportunities for a semester abroad or interdisciplinary study.
Graduates find careers in programming, software development, interaction design, game development, IT consultancy, web development, and project management in a range of industries.
The program is taught in English, lasts 2 years full-time, and leads to a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
This master's program combines theory, experimentation, and practical application to prepare students for innovative work in digital media technology.
Key Information
University
Aalborg University (AAU)
Campus
Aalborg
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
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Course Structure
The MSc Medialogy program at Aalborg University is structured over four semesters (2 years), totaling 120 ECTS credits. Below is an overview of the semester-wise course breakdown:
1st Semester:
- Sensing Media (15 ECTS, project-based)
- Machine Learning for Media Technology (5 ECTS)
- Multimodal Perception and Cognition (5 ECTS)
- One elective course (5 ECTS)
2nd Semester:
- Mediating Reality (15 ECTS, project-based)
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Software Engineering for Media Technology (5 ECTS)
- Two elective courses (10 ECTS)
3rd Semester:
Multiple options depending on the student's focus or specialization:
- Media Innovation (20 ECTS, project-based)
- Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)
- Research in Medialogy (5 ECTS)
OR - Project-Oriented Work in a Company (20–30 ECTS)
- Elective course(s) (5 ECTS)
Special options include the DADIU Game Production project (30 ECTS) and other project-oriented work collaborations with external organizations.
4th Semester:
- Master's Thesis (30 ECTS)
- Option to extend Master's Thesis to 50 ECTS to cover parts of 3rd and 4th semesters
- Optionally combined with Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship or Research in Medialogy courses (each 5 ECTS).
Entry Requirement
Academic
Applicants must have successfully completed a relevant and recognized university Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor's degree in level and length (180 ECTS).
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 85/20
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