Information Science and Communication Studies: Programs

Applied Information Science (Bachelor's program)

Information plays a pivotal role in today’s information society. People and enterprises require information in order to make decisions. Providing the right information at the right time, in the right quality and at the right place is a crucial task. Show more

Conference Interpreting (Master's program)

The Master's program in Conference Interpreting is a two-year postgraduate program open to graduates of Bachelor’s programs with an excellent command of all working languages they intend to study. The Master's program equips students to work as freelance conference interpreters or to apply for positions in international organizations or in the senior civil service of the German government. Show more

International Management and Intercultural Communication (Master's program)

This 15-month program combines international management aspects with theory and practice of intercultural communication. Its characteristic feature is the fact that students study together as a cohort at each of the partner universities, starting in Germany, continuing in Poland and China, and ending in the United States. The language of instruction is English. Show more

Library and Information Science (Master's program)

This four-semester Master’s program qualifies graduates of any academic discipline as well as librarians holding at least a Bachelor’s degree for highly-specialized responsibilities and leadership positions in libraries and other information centers. Show more

Library Science (Bachelor's program)

Social change and fast developments in information technology have caused an increasing demand on librarian’s activities and, as a consequence, impose the need for highly qualified personnel in libraries. Show more

Market and Media Research (Master’s program)

The Master’s program in Market and Media Research conveys methods of empirical market and media research while placing great emphasis on online research instruments. Throughout the program’s four semesters, graduates will have acquired the skills to independently carry out research activities in a professional context. Show more

Multilingual Communication (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor's program in Multilingual Communication is offered by the Institute of Translation and Multilingual Communication (Faculty 03). In addition to two modern languages (English, French and Spanish are offered), students take courses in German and acquire a solid foundation in translation and communication studies, linguistics and cultural science. Show more

Online Editing (Bachelor's program)

The Bachelor’s program in Online Editing conveys the entire range of skills an online editor needs in his or her professional life. In this six-semester program, students gain knowledge and competence in journalism, design and web technology and learn about the theoretical foundations of their profession. Show more

Specialized Translation (Master's program)

The Master's program in Specialized Translation focuses on the theory and practice of specialized translation, including terminology, translation studies and technical communication. Students can specialize in Science/Technology, Economics/Law or Culture and have the option to focus on either one, two or three modern languages (English, French, Spanish). Show more

Terminology and Language Technology (Master's program)

The Master's program in Terminology and Language Technology qualifies students with an undergraduate degree to take on professional positions in the field of terminology work and language technology in a company, public organization or as a freelancer. Show more