Science Journalism
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
8 semesters
Winter semester
German
Cultural Studies
What is it about?
What does your smartphone reveal about you? Who benefits from the new cancer therapy? Do electric cars help combat climate change?
You would like to learn how to present science, medicine, and tech topics in an engaging and clear way for TV, radio, online, and print?
You would like to combine journalistic and scientific-technical content in your studies?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- journalistic content: e.g., journalistic formats, research, media law, media ethics, journalism studies
- four complementary subjects to choose from: medical journalism & life sciences, physics, technical journalism or data journalism
- journalistic training in the teaching newsroom in video, audio, digital, and writing
- internships during studies in public relations at a research institute and in a newsroom abroad
- integrated one-year traineeship in a journalistic newsroom during the 7th and 8th semester
Why study Science Journalism?
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Suitable for you?
- communication skills
- logical thinking
- mathematical abilities
- digital competence
- curiosity
- experimenting
- social contexts
- calculating
- working in a team
- communication
Anything to do before the studies?
Admission requirement is a six-week journalistic internship. The goal of the internship is to become familiar with recurring journalistic basic routines and to develop a fundamental understanding of the public role of journalism. Internships in the editorial office of an advertising paper, a PR or media agency, press offices, or in non-journalistic media and production companies will not be recognized.
What can I expect during my studies?
The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.
The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.
- Medical Journalism & Life Science
- Physics
- Technical Journalism
- Data Journalism
What’s next after graduation?
I work, e.g.,
- in science journalism (e.g., TV, radio, print, online, social media, data journalism)
- in science communication (e.g., in press offices, agencies, and museums)
- in other fields such as policy consulting for scientific topics
I work as, e.g.,
- science journalist (e.g., for TV, radio, print, online, social media)
- data journalist
- press spokesperson
- communication manager
- policy consultant for scientific topics
After the Bachelor’s studies, the following consecutive Master’s degree program is offered:
Other programs with related areas of study:
Who can help me?
Departmental Advisory Service
For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:
E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de
Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345
What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.
Important Information
Good to know!
- Semester contribution Summer semester 2026: 321,00 €
- Studierendenwerk Dortmund: Student residences and BAföG
- International Office: Options for going abroad
