Overview

Focusing on both local and international series markets, this intensive two-year degree program combines story development skills, collaboration techniques (»Writers’ Room«), and the innovative approach of artistic research.

Features

The program in »Serial Storytelling« at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) guides young professionals in exploring, conquering, and expanding forms and methods of serial narration for TV and digital platforms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screenwriting Craft

Collaborative Story Development for Series

Artistic Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 17 other Masters in Film Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To obtain a Master’s degree, applicants must have an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree) with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits or a higher degree (e.g. a German »Magister« or »Diplom«) from an accredited university.

The ifs welcomes talented applicants who have received degrees in unrelated fields. In justified exceptional cases, applicants with exceptional artistic skills whose CVs lack one or more of these formal requirements may request to enroll in the program as advanced training participants.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee for the winter semester: €334.70
Semester fee for the summer semester: €303,30

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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