BA Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

The bachelor's program in Culture and Economy is a combined degree program that brings together different subjects and academic cultures: a core subject in cultural studies from the School of Humanities and a combination major in Economics or Business Administration. The two subjects are linked, inter alia, by language practice courses focusing on Business Administration and Economics.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Media and Communication Studies as a core subject teaches you the basic principles and theories of communication and media systems. Focusing on Communication Studies, we deal with topics such as: the credibility of news the role of journalism in society the influence of social media on people’s well-being theories on entertainment through use of media We occasionally offer seminars that deal, for example, with genre theory or movie analyses.

Career pathways

The bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy trains you to become a sought-after all-rounder with broad cultural and economic expertise, problem-solving skills, and flexible thinking. You can analyze complex issues and develop value-based solutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). The bachelor’s program in Culture and Economy: Media and Communication Studies is currently selective. The following selection criteria are taken into account: grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification the grades achieved in German and Mathematics relevant work experience as well as extracurricular qualifications and activities Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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