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BA Medienwissenschaft (Media Studies) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts with a social- and cultural-studies orientation, dealing with the history, aesthetics and social significance of media: film, podcasts, games, visual, audio, digitally networked and social media. Combines research and theory with practice; production rooms, editing suites, camera equipment and a GameLab are available. Can be studied as extended core subject, core subject or supplementary subject.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Analysis, understanding and historical classification of different media, plus hands-on media production; students set their own emphases, from web technologies, games, film, television and radio to print. Supplementary subjects include Play and Games Studies, Media Management, Digital Media and Technologies and Film Studies.

Career pathways

Editorial work, production, social media, film, television, games and communication; electives and internships allow an individual profile.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-week pre-placement in a central media field (press, broadcasting, film, advertising, public relations, cultural work, online editing, web and software development, social media, library, archive) must be proven by 30 September for study as extended core subject or core subject. No separate application, direct enrolment. Routes exist for applicants without Abitur who hold the Fachhochschulreife.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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