Media Science University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Digital Media
- Media Studies
- Multimedia
Focus
The Aesthetics, History and Theory of Audiovisual Media, Exploring the themes, manifestations and forms of expression of film and photography, radio, television and digital media, Acquisition of analytical, theoretical and historical knowledge for reflection, communication, planning and production of audiovisual objects
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor The minor subject "Media Studies" will familiarise you with the aesthetics, history and theory of audiovisual media. You will study the themes, manifestations and forms of expression of film and photography, radio, television and digital media as well as their specific forms of organisation that form interfaces with social and political systems. You will learn analytical, theoretical and historical knowledge and skills, which are essential for reflection and communication, but also for the planning and production of audiovisual objects. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills).
Admission requirements
https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studienangebot/bachelor/nebenfach/medienwissenschaft/
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German