Dr. Filip Dingerkus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Filip Dingerkus is a Study Program Director for the Bachelor's degree in Communication Media Studies at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. His academic focus is on Journalism, International Comparative Media Studies, Political Communication, Online Communication, and Media Effects. He is actively involved in teaching Journalism, Empirical Research, Scientific Writing, and various research methods. Dingerkus has a robust experience as a Freelance Film Journalist and has served as a Media Analyst at Prime Research AG. Between 2009 and 2013, he worked as an Assistant and Tutor at Zurich University. Additionally, he held the position of Editor and Department Head Online at Campuslab AG overseeing cinema and music content. His earlier career includes roles such as Online Editor at traXess AG. He has pursued extensive education including a Master of Arts in Social Sciences with a specialization in Journalism & Communication Science from Zurich University (IPMZ) and a Bachelor of Arts in the same field. In 2022, he completed a continuing education course in higher education didactics and methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Study Program Director

— Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Responsible for the Bachelor's degree program in Communication Media Studies.

Freelance Film Journalist

— Present

Worked as a freelance journalist focusing on film.

Media Analyst

— Present

Prime Research AG •

Analyzed media content for various clients.

Assistant & Tutor

— Present

Zurich University •

Assisted faculty and mentored students.

Editor & Department Head Online

— Present

Campuslab AG •

Led the online editorial team focusing on cinema and music.

Online Editor

— Present

traXess AG •

Managed online content for the company.

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.