Two-Subject Bachelor Communication Studies at University of Münster

Communication Studies as one of two equally weighted subjects in the Two-Subject Bachelor (ZFB) at the University of Muenster, leading to a Bachelor of Arts. The subject conveys methods, knowledge and skills for media and communication professions and for applied and academic research. Any subject offered in the ZFB can be combined with it.

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 (two subjects studied to equal extent)  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Zwei-Fach-Bachelor (combined with a second subject)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules cover two introductions to communication science, two methods modules (data collection; data analysis and presentation), communication and media practice, research practice and general studies. Students choose one of two specialisations in each pair: society, public sphere and culture or PR and advertising research, and journalism research or reception research. The degree closes with an examination module in which the Bachelor thesis is prepared (the thesis can be written in either subject).

Career pathways

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

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