LMU Munich campus

Arts & Humanities

BA Buchwissenschaft at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Centres on the book as a medium in its cultural, economic and technical aspects, and teaches scientific methods and information skills. Gives practice-oriented training in programme planning, the legal and economic basis of the book market, editorial work, marketing and press work.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Cultural-studies questions on the book medium, with practical training for the book trade and publishing, including editorial and publishing work, marketing and press work.

Career pathways

Trains for all fields of the book trade and publishing industry, such as production, marketing, sales, editing, press and public relations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification; mandatory pre-registration with the subject by 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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