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The Bachelor's degree program in Communication Science at the University of Jena can be studied both as a core subject (120 credit points) and as a supplementary subject (60 credit points). The Bachelor's degree program is designed for a standard period of study of 6 semesters.
The subject focuses on production, processing and impact processes of published communication offerings. In addition to mass media such as newspapers, radio and television, more and more other organizations are appearing as actors in the public sphere. These include, for example, political parties, associations, but also companies that use effective press releases and advertising for their content. These and also political, social, economic and societal communication processes need to be analyzed, presented and, above all, critically assessed.
In the course of your studies, you will therefore learn about various theories, models and concepts from different areas:
- Empirical methods
- Digitalization and the public sphere
- Strategic communication
- Communication and media psychology, focus on online publicity and social media
Based on theoretical considerations, communication science attempts to gain insights primarily with the help of empirical methods and evaluation procedures. And what exactly does that mean for you? For example, you ask people about their attitudes, observe their behavior or examine websites according to certain criteria.
A comprehensive insight into our BA program can be found on the pages of the online study check (German only)External link.
We have collected all the important links to further information and central advisory services at the university at the bottom of the page.
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Further information on application procedures can be found on the pages of the Student Service Center.
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What requirements should I have to study Communication Science at the University of Jena?
- You should have a university entrance qualification and a good command of English. As most of the specialist literature is written in English, you must also be able to read and understand English texts. Proof of English language skills (B2 level) must be provided with the application. This corresponds to at least six years of English lessons at school with a minimum grade of sufficient in the last school report.
- You should also have a keen interest in political, social and economic developments. It is also an advantage if you have a basic knowledge of mathematics, as statistical and methodological training is part of your studies. However, mathematical knowledge is not a prerequisite for admission and therefore does not have to be proven when applying. As you will have to give presentations and write term papers during your studies, you should have good oral and written communication skills.
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What are the admission restrictions for studying Communication Science at the University of Jena?
- The Bachelor's degree course in Communication Science at the University of Jena is admission-restricted, i.e. has a numerus clausus. The NC is based on the number of applicants for the degree program. Here deyou can view the limit values for the places allocated by the university in the last winter semester.
- There are no further admission restrictions, such as an aptitude test or a compulsory pre-study internship. The course can only be started in the winter semester. The application deadline for the coming winter semester ends on July 15.
- All application modalities can be found here.
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In which subject combination can I study Communication Science?
The Bachelor's degree course in Communication Studies at the University of Jena can be studied as a core subject or as a supplementary subject. If you study Communication Studies as a core subject, you must also choose a supplementary subject. Communication Studies can be combined with any supplementary subject offered at the FSU.
Recommended subject combinations are, for example
- Sociology,
- psychology,
- political science,
- economics.
We have made an arrangement with these subjects in which we endeavor to ensure that the compulsory modules do not overlap, so that there is no delay in the course of study. For all other minor subjects, we cannot guarantee freedom from overlap.
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