Media Studies
... looks into questions such as ...
- 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?
Degree programmes
Media Studies, Bachelor 2 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Start: | Winter semester |
| Duration: | 6 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
2-Subject Bachelor Programme:
This degree programme requires a second subject.
Table of combinations
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.
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
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 / 32-27812
Email: hilde.hoffmann@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Medienwissenschaft
Building, Room: GA 2/39
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24719
Email: fr-medien@rub.de
Website Fachschaft