Politics (B.A.) | Political Communication

Bachelor’s degree program

You believe that our world is about communication: that’s why our world needs people like you when it comes to political change. You not only enjoy communicating, but are also fascinated by the psychological background, new media forms and social dynamics of communication. With this knowledge in mind, you can not only work for non-profit organizations or political parties, but also as a critical journalist!

In this program you will learn how to promote and mobilize constructive campaigns. You will understand political philosophy, policy development and social movements so that you can develop critical thinking skills to drive change in political and social organizations. You will learn how to get involved in social networks and take part in current debates. You will also learn to conduct targeted research that leads to change in society. As part of a semester abroad, you can deepen your skills at one of our partner universities.

Career Opportunities

• Campaign manager for political parties
• Lobbyist
• Political influencer
• Political journalist
• Copywriter
• PR specialist

Head of degree program

Prof. Dr. Nadja Meisterhans

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Politics | Political Communication – Structure first year – 60 ECTS

• 4 ECTS – Global Economy
• 4 ECTS – Cultural Studies
• 4 ECTS – Civil Society: Ethics, Culture, Society
• 5 ECTS – Introduction in Political Science
• 5 ECTS – Citizenship
• 8 ECTS – Introduction to Scientific Research Methods
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.1
• 4 ECTS – Sustainable Development
• 6 ECTS – Introduction into Political Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Introduction in Strategic Practice
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Policy Analysis
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.2

Politics | Political Communication – second year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Area Studies
• 6 ECTS – Anthropology
• 6 ECTS – Conflict Resolution
• 6 ECTS – Introductory Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
• 6 ECTS – International Collaboration
• 6 ECTS – Contemporary Society
• 6 ECTS – Elective
• 6 ECTS – International Community Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

Politics | Political Communication – third year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Civic Engagement: Action Research
• 6 ECTS – Ethics… and Globalization / and Sustainability / in Practice
• 6 ECTS – Justice, Human and Constitutional Rights
• 6 ECTS – Social Impact and Empowerment
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.3
• 18 ECTS – Service Internship
• 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis including its defense

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