BA Communication Studies at University of Münster

Single-subject Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at the University of Muenster. The programme teaches methods, knowledge and skills for media and communication professions and for applied and academic research. It covers the conditions, structures, functions and effects of media and communication and their historical development in society.

Faculty: Faculty 06: Education and Social Sciences (Fachbereich Erziehungswissenschaft und Sozialwissenschaften)  |  Department: Institute for Communication Science (Institut fuer Kommunikationswissenschaft)  |  Duration: 3 years (6 semesters), 180 ECTS credits  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The programme is modular with compulsory modules: introductions to communication science, two methods modules (data collection; data analysis and presentation), media structures and organisation, communication and media practice including an internship, four specialisation modules (society, public sphere and culture; PR and advertising research; journalism research; reception research), research practice, general studies, an elective subject module and an examination module for the Bachelor thesis. The core subject totals 150 ECTS credits, plus a 20-credit external module and 10 credits of general studies.

Career pathways

Media and communication professions as well as applied and academic research.

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