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Journalistik und KommunikationswissenschaftJournalism and Communication Studies
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About the Program
The Bachelor's minor in Journalism and Communication Science provides fundamental knowledge of journalism (i.e., research related to journalism) and communication science (research on public, media communication), including research findings, major theories, and central research methods. Students engage with essential questions about the production, reception, and impact of media communication and learn to address these independently and in a problem-oriented manner. The program focuses on mediated communication relevant to a democratic public sphere: particularly journalism, political communication, as well as science, climate, and environmental communication, which today largely take place in the digital space. The minor program aims to enable students from various disciplines to understand the significance of (digitally) mediated communication for their respective major subjects, resulting career fields, and society as a whole, to critically contextualize it, and to develop a confident approach to it. The minor also prepares students for the M.A. in Journalism and Communication Science at the University of Hamburg. The minor in Journalism and Communication Science takes a scholarly perspective on journalism and other forms of public communication. It is not an introduction to practical journalistic or media work.
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The Bachelor's minor in Journalism and Communication Science provides fundamental knowledge of journalism (i.e., research related to journalism) and communication science (research on public, media communication), including research findings, major theories, and central research methods. Students engage with essential questions about the production, reception, and impact of media communication and learn to address these independently and in a problem-oriented manner. The program focuses on mediated communication relevant to a democratic public sphere: particularly journalism, political communication, as well as science, climate, and environmental communication, which today largely take place in the digital space. The minor program aims to enable students from various disciplines to understand the significance of (digitally) mediated communication for their respective major subjects, resulting career fields, and society as a whole, to critically contextualize it, and to develop a confident approach to it. The minor also prepares students for the M.A. in Journalism and Communication Science at the University of Hamburg. The minor in Journalism and Communication Science takes a scholarly perspective on journalism and other forms of public communication. It is not an introduction to practical journalistic or media work.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg
Is Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Journalistik und Kommunikationswissenschaft? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.