BA Media and Communication Studies at University of Mannheim

What role does the media play in society and politics? How do smartphones and chats influence our communication? If you study the bachelor's program in Media and Communication Studies, you will acquire comprehensive theoretical and methodological knowledge. This will enable you to scientifically analyze communicative processes and media.

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

The program focuses on the peculiarities of media products and their effect on social systems and societal change. In addition to the fundamentals of public, social, political, and mass media communication, you will also learn about: media and communication theories mediated public communication audiovisual media research on the exposure to and effects of media use One of the aspects this program focuses on are quantitative research methods in Media and Communication Studies.

Career pathways

After graduation, you will be qualified to directly start working in the communication and media industry.

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