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Overview

The Bachelor’s degree course at Bochum is known for its diverse teaching and research foci: on the one hand, the areas of film/cinema, digital media, radio, and print media, and on the other hand, the systematic areas of media history, aesthetics and technology, media systems, gender and theory & methods. The range of courses is supplemented by the latest research results and projects of the institute, national and international media developments and practical media foci.

• Start: Winter semester only
• Application: Restricted.
• Taught in: German
• 2-subject programme: 2. subject required - table of combinations

Details

Role of media in social, political, and cultural matters and knowledge

Internet, cinema, television, print, technical illustrations, and mobile phones not only determine how we communicate, but they also determine how we perceive ourselves and others, how our daily and working life is structured, and how we spend our free time. Media science deals with the theory, history and aesthetics of media and media systems. In concrete terms, that means it analyses the role of the media in history and the constitution of the social, political, and cultural issues and knowledge.

The Bachelor’s degree course at Bochum is known for its diverse teaching and research foci: on the one hand, the areas of film/cinema, digital media, radio, and print media, and on the other hand, the systematic areas of media history, aesthetics, and technology, media systems, gender and theory & methods. The range of courses is supplemented by the latest research results and projects of the institute, national and international media developments, and practical media foci.

Four areas: theory, history, analysis, practice

The contents of the Media Studies degree course are divided into four sections:

The subject area theory reflects the historical, cultural, and institutional aspects of the media. This includes media theories, theories of publicity, communication theories, cultural theories and aesthetics, theories of individual media (such as film theory), and reception theories.

The area of history focuses on the historical development of individual media and their interrelationships in historical situations and in intercultural comparison. This also includes the cultural, social, political, and economic contexts of media phenomena.

The subject field analysis conveys and reflects methods of production, product and reception analysis. These include, among other things, text and discourse analysis, analysis of audio-vision, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the analysis of media systems.

Practice teaches technical-manual, design, and conceptual skills. These include, among other things, the use of audiovisual material, editorial aspects, and the development of communication strategies. Systematic and continuous training in the practical field is not provided in the Media Studies degree course.

It is therefore strongly recommended that students take up work experience and practical placements at media institutions outside the university.

Application

General requirement: You need at least a high school degree to study this programme. For admission and successful studies a high standard of German language skills is required.

This programme is restricted, application at the University online portal.

• Please use the online application.
• International Students: Please read the application informationen of our International Office.

• Online admission times: Winter semester: from june up to july 15th.
• General admission information

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