Digital Journalism and Technology (BSc)

In the first two semesters, students learn about media systems, journalism and career fields in technical communication, supplemented by fundamentals in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. In the third and fourth semesters (focus year), they deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge of journalism and corporate communications. This is followed by either a practical semester in an editorial office, agency or company, or a semester abroad. The sixth semester focuses on politics, technology, leadership and law. The programme concludes with a bachelor's thesis in the seventh semester.

There is high demand for professionals who can communicate complex technical issues. Graduates are sought after as journalists, PR officers, social media editors or communications experts in marketing. Potential employers include media companies, publishing houses and scientific institutions. In addition, the degree qualifies graduates for jobs in corporate and product communications, press offices and advertising agencies. Building on the Bachelor's programme in Digital Journalism and Technology (B.Sc.), H-BRS offers a Master's programme in Digital Communication and Media Innovation (M.A.).

The programme is geared towards the requirements of current journalistic practice. It draws on a broad spectrum of methods and includes lectures, exercises, project work and excursions. In the fifth semester, students put their knowledge to the test in a practical semester: they learn about everyday working life in an editorial office, the communications department of a company or an agency. The programme concludes with a practical media project.

The town of Sankt Augustin, where the university campus is located, borders the city of Bonn to the north-east. The state university is easily accessible by public transport from Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf and Koblenz. The campus is modern, and the classrooms, laboratories, workshops and library are excellently equipped. Small study groups facilitate good contact with other students and lecturers. The university has a strong network and cooperates with around 90 foreign universities in more than 40 countries.