BA Book Studies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Discover the fascinating world of book studies! Delve into the diverse communicative processes that underlie text-based media. In our degree program, we study not only books, but also newspapers, magazines and the latest electronic formats such as ebooks, apps and blogs.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

In the first two semesters, students learn the fundamentals of the subject in modules 1 to 4. Here, you will learn what text-based media are, how communication via written media is structured and which resources are required for this to work. You will learn theoretical approaches that will help you to understand what writing, media and communication actually are, for instance, and you will receive an introduction to methods that will act as tools for you to answer questions relating to book studies.

Career pathways

In media companies, especially in publishing houses, there are openings for graduates in all departments such as editing, marketing and sales, press or licenses, but attractive opportunities are also available in executive positions such as an executive assistant or in corporate development. IT departments are becoming increasingly important.

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