Bachelor 2 subject

Media Studies, Bachelor 2 subject

  • In what way do media influence how meaning is generated?
  • How can the historical, aesthetic und technical dimensions of media be addressed?
  • Which part do media play in the history and formation of the social and cultural sphere and of knowledge?
  • How can the interrelationship between aesthetic and socio-political functions of media be described?
  • What is the function of media with regard to representation and formation of cultural identities?

Profile
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Restricted

2-Subject Bachelor Programme
This degree programme requires a second subject for which advanced knowledge of German language is mandatory.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it promotes multi-faceted methods of approaching media phenomena, taking historical, theoretical and aesthetic dimensions into account. Furthermore, it is possible to combine the B.A. Medienwissenschaft at the RUB with the B.A. "Musikwissenschaft" at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen across locations.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Film and television studies
  • Media psychology, media pedagogy
  • Media economics
  • Applied cultural science
  • Communication science/journalism
  • Game studies/digital media
  • Gender and media
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
  • an interest in investigating issues and research methods pertaining to media culture

enjoy:

  • developing subjective perspectives and theses whilst maintaining a dialogue with discipline-related theories

struggle through:

  • comprehensive, frequently English-language texts and complex theories
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • as festival organisers, in cinema programme scheduling
  • in film/TV/media production
  • in the media business (PR, marketing, distribution etc.)
  • in journalism
  • in academia
And else?
An internship ...

is recommended. It is done during the degree course.

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done from the 3rd semester.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Dr. Hilde Hoffmann
Building, Room: GB 1/40
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-+49 (0) 234 / 32 – 27812
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Medienwissenschaft
Building, Room: GA 2/39
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24719
Email:
Website Fachschaft

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