Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Minor subject)
Short description
The BA minor 'Communication and Media Studies' is a social-scientific study programme, dealing with media and public communication. As a minor, the programme can only be studied in combination with a major.
Combination options
For this study programme you need a major subject
| Art History |
| English and American Studies |
| German Languages and Literatures |
| Historical Studies |
| Japanese Studies |
| Jewish Studies |
| Philosophy |
| Romance Languages and Literatures |
Entry/Admission requirements
Admission requirement is the Abitur (high school graduation).
Programme content
The BA minor 'Communication and Media Studies' is a social scientific study programme, focusing on the social preconditions, consequences, and the meaning of mass media and public communication. Amongst others, the students will become familiarised with media systems, journalism, public relations, political communication, media entertainment, media exposure as well as media effects. The relevance of this study programme lies in the importance of communication and media in our society today. The programme also provides training in advanced social science research methodology and fosters cooperation skills through project-oriented study.
Programme structure
The standard period of study is six semesters.
Programme objectives/Career prospects
The programme prepares for occupational fields such as advertisement, public relations, media studies, market research, public opinion research, strategic communication and communication consulting as well as journalism.
Winter semester
6 semesters
German (partially: English)
Local admission restrictions - HHU
by 15/07/2023
As stated in letter of acceptance
01/07/2023 - 15/08/2023
Student Services Center (SSC)
Building: 21.02 / SSC
Phone +49 211 81‐12345
For questions regarding the course of studies and for examination issues:
Student and Examination Administration
Contact Examination Administration