Study documents

Which modules do I have to take during my studies? Which modules are elective? Are there any deadlines in the study program? 

You can find these answers in the examination regulations, in the module catalog and in the study plan. Three important documents to give you the best overview of your studies..

The examination regulations contain all legal regulations regarding examinations. In the module catalog you will find all the modules that you must or can take in your studies. The study plan shows the modules in the individual semesters in chronological order. Read through everything at the beginning of your studies so that you are well informed about your options in your studies. This is your tool to plan your studies from the beginning.

Study organization

When do my courses take place? When do the exams take place? 

Here are your guideposts: 

  • Create your personal timetable. 
  • In the course catalog you will find all courses in the current semester.
  • In HohCampus you can manage your studies, such as re-registering for your studies and registering for exams.
  • In ILIAS you can access the event content and course materials.
  • The Examinations Office is your contact for examination matters.
  • The Student Administration Office is your contact for your study administration: from enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence and exmatriculation.

Study newsletter

So that you don't miss any important information about your studies, please register for the programme newsletter for your degree programme.

The newsletter will provide you with important information concerning your studies, such as changes in the study plan, announcements of new courses, important events and much more.

Registration for the study newsletter

Inform yourself sessions

To ensure that you are well informed about your studies, we offer information sessions every semester on the topics of starting your studies, free elective areas, semesters abroad, profile and focus areas, internships and final theses. Attend the session when you need the topic. You can register via the F.I.T. platform.


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Student Counselling Center

The team at the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) will advise and inform you on all questions concerning the implementation of your studies.

Example topics: General study organisation, difficulties in the course of studies, learning and working techniques, psychological counselling

 

To the Student Counselling Center

Subject Advisory Service

Agatha Maisch, M.Sc.

E-mail

 

Do you have individual questions about your studies? The student advisory service can help you.

Example topics: Contents of the study program, profile area, free elective area, integration of a semester abroad in the study program, integration of an internship in the study program, course of studies.                                                                                                            

CareerCenter Hohenheim

The team at the CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) will advise and inform you on all questions regarding career orientation, profile building and career entry. This service is free of charge for you.                                                                                     

Example topics: Strengths analysis, application document check, interview coaching, job database.

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From the 1st to 3rd semester, you will gain in-depth insights into communication studies and learn about and understand the theoretical and methodological foundations. From the 4th semester onwards, you can choose from profile area modules relating to communication science. 

Preliminary and Interim Examination

During the course of your degree programme, you will take the orientation examination.

By the end of the third semester, you must have completed 42 ECTS credits from the first three semesters of the compulsory area in order to pass the orientation examination. At least seven of the following 13 compulsory modules (42 ECTS) must be completed:

  • Introduction to Communication Research
  • Introduction to Media Effects Research
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Introduction to the Contemporary History of the German Media System
  • Introduction to Scientific Work
  • Introduction to Data Analysis
  • Scientific Methods: Project
  • Introduction to public relations
  • Basics of Media Economy and Market Communication
  • Data Analysis: Specialization
  • Communication Professions

More about the deadlines in the bachelor program

Free elective area

In your degree programme, you take the free elective area with a total of 12 credits. Here you can choose modules from your own and other profile areas, take language courses or have achievements abroad credited. You can find all important information about the free elective area via the link.  
More about the free elective area

Mandatory internship

During your studies you have to complete an internship of at least 12 weeks. The internship should be carried out full-time and can be divided into a maximum of three sections. The Internship Office is your contact for the processing of the compulsory internship. There you will also find helpful tips for finding an internship.
More about the mandatory internship

Semester abroad & recognition

As part of your studies in communication science, you can spend a semester abroad. The University of Hohenheim maintains partnerships with other universities both within Europe with the ERASMUS program and overseas. You have the opportunity to have examination results obtained abroad recognized for the modules in your degree program. 

More about the semester abroad

More about the recognition of foreign achievements

Thesis

To ensure that you get a supervisor for your thesis, there is an award procedure. Two award procedures are offered per year: The first procedure takes place in February for a registration of the thesis in the summer semester, the second procedure takes place in July for a registration of the thesis in the winter semester. The award procedure is offered in Ilias and is published via the degree program newsletter.  More about final thesis

Extracurricular offers

During your studies, you can take part in a wide range of programmes and courses that will help you learn new skills, deepen your interests and gain valuable experience. In addition to the regular curriculum, our university offers numerous programmes 

More about the extracurricular programmes