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

• 6 ECTS – Introduction to International Relations
• 6 ECTS – Political Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Citizenship
• 4 ECTS – Civic Society
• 8 ECTS – Introduction to Science and Empirical Research (1^st and 2^nd semester)
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.1
• 6 ECTS – Media and Communication Psychology
• 6 ECTS – Comparative Politics
• 6 ECTS – Feminist, Postcolonial and Intersectional Perspectives
• 4 ECTS – Strategic Practice
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.2

Politics | Political Communication – second year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Transformation of Political Communication
• 6 ECTS – Area Studies
• 6 ECTS – Public Policy & Political Organizations
• 12 ECTS – Community Project (3^rd and 4^th semester)
• 4 ECTS – Policy Simulation (3^rd and 4^th semester)
• 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
• 6 ECTS – Developing Communication Campaigns
• 6 ECTS – Autonomous Module
• 6 ECTS – Ethics
• 4 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

Politics | Political Communication – third year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Communication Elective
• 6 ECTS – Politics Elective
• 6 ECTS – Elective
• 6 ECTS – International Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.3
• 18 ECTS – Internship
• 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis including its defense

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