Applied Media Communication German-French (Bachelor's) Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Language of instruction
- German, English, French
- International support
- Welcome event Buddy programme Tutors
First impressions
- Location
Zwickau
- Intake
Winter semester
- Duration
6 semesters
- Study structure
Full-time
- Mode of study
Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
- Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
- Application deadline
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: Please verify the deadlines on https://www.fh-zwickau.de/english/study/incomings/application/international-full-time-study/.
University Grenoble Alpes: Please verify the deadlines on www.parcoursup.fr.
General information
About the course
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Course location
Zwickau
In cooperation with
Université Grenoble Alpes
Language of instruction
- German
- English
- French
Languages
Courses will be held mostly in German (40%) and in French (40%). A smaller percentage of classes (20%) will be held in English.
Description
The interdisciplinary-oriented joint degree in Applied Media Communication comprises contents from different disciplines. Besides modules providing knowledge on the theoretical background as well as on empirical phenomena of media communication in France and in Germany, the students are offered classes in intercultural communication, allowing them to better understand the methodological background of contrastive media studies.
As media communication nowadays is strongly multilingual, students do not only participate in French and German language courses but also in English modules. These English modules put the focus on relevant topics such as public relations, the language of advertising or the structure of anglophone societies, to name only a few. The language courses in French and German familiarise the students with the key characteristics of languages for specific purposes, in particular the language of economics and law.
The joint degree also integrates courses in social sciences, economics and international law.
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Duration
6 semesters
Intake
Winter semester
Mode of study
Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
Application deadline
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: Please verify the deadlines on https://www.fh-zwickau.de/english/study/incomings/application/international-full-time-study/.
University Grenoble Alpes: Please verify the deadlines on www.parcoursup.fr.
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Further details
Course organisation
The courses are strongly interactive, enhancing the dialogue and critical discussion between teachers and the students. The contents follow a progression throughout the semesters. The partner universities conceive their courses in the way that the two student groups will have the same competence level after the first year of studies.
A large part of the courses will be project oriented. The students will have to work on small media projects, guided by their teachers.
For a more detailed overview over the overall structure of the joint degree and the courses in the different semesters, please see: https://www.fh-zwickau.de/studium/studieninteressenten/studienangebot/angewandte-deutsch-franzoesische-medienkommunikation-bachelor/.
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
- International guest lecturers
- Specialist literature in other languages
- Language training provided
- Training in intercultural skills
- Courses are led with foreign partners
Special promotion / funding of the programme
Franco-German University (FGU)
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
Yes
Online learning
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany
Yes, compulsory
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
For candidates wishing to enrol in Grenoble, a "baccalauréat" is required.
Language requirements
Students have to possess a level of B1 in English.
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: French B1, German C1
University Grenoble Alpes: German B1, French C1
Technical equipment and programmes
Students should bring a mobile device such as a tablet or laptop computer, have a stable Internet connection at home and be familiar with an online communication platform such as Microsoft Teams.
Application deadline
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: Please verify the deadlines on https://www.fh-zwickau.de/english/study/incomings/application/international-full-time-study/.
University Grenoble Alpes: Please verify the deadlines on www.parcoursup.fr.
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
- Erasmus+
- The programme is funded by the Franco-German University (FGU).
Possibility of finding part-time employment
In-house university career service programmes offer you the opportunity to find a way of earning some money during your studies. In addition, an employee of the Career Service will inform you regularly by e-mail about part-time and temporary jobs in a wide range of fields.
The Graduate and Company Contact Fair (ZWIK) takes place once a year in the Zwickau Civic Hall (Stadthalle). It offers students information about internships, dissertations, work-study jobs, vocational training, and student jobs. A visit to ZWIK will enable you to make contact with the company of your choice. https://www.wikway.de/zwik
Additional support
Accommodation
Check out our student dorms here: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
- Welcome event
- Buddy programme
- Tutors
Contact
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Faculty of Applied Languages and Intercultural Communication
Prof Dr Nadine Rentel
Kornmarkt 1
08056 Zwickau
Tel.: +49 3755363564