Journalism Studies
Summary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
8 semesters
Winter semester
German
Cultural Studies
What is it about?
What do journalists need to succeed in today’s digital media landscape?
How can journalists highlight important social issues and spark meaningful discussions?
Do you want a study program that prepares you for journalism with practical training while providing you with solid theoretical knowledge?
Interest sparked?
In this degree program, students work with topics such as:
- journalistic training in the teaching newsroom in video, audio, digital, and writing
- integrated one-year traineeship in a journalistic newsroom during the 7th and 8th semester
- data journalism and AI in journalism
- methods of communication science
- media law, media ethics, media economics
Why study Journalism Studies?
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Suitable for you?
- communication skills
- creativity
- digital competence
- curiosity
- ability to work in a team
- trying out new technologies
- social contexts
- creative work
- 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.
Each student selects a minor subject in which at least 30 credit points must be earned
- English
- French
- German Studies
- History
- Catholic Theology
- Musicology
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Economics
What’s next after graduation?
I work, e.g.,
- in journalism (e.g., TV, radio, print, online, social media, data journalism)
- in content management
- in video production
- in public relations or corporate communications
I work as, e.g.,
- journalist (e.g., for TV, radio, print, online, social media)
- data journalist
- foreign correspondent
- presenter
- video producer
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
