The Journalism of Technology bachelor’s degree programme at Nuremberg Tech teaches students both journalistic and technical expertise to enable graduates to qualify for careers in editing specialist media, specialist roles in mass media, or roles in the public relations departments of technology companies and associations.

The degree programme provides a solid foundation in journalism and the basics of engineering science, career-oriented training in print/online/radio/TV journalism, a basic introduction to the demands imposed by technology and society, and career-oriented training in the field of public relations/public affairs and technology-based market communication.

What do we do in the Journalism of Technology degree programme? Where do graduates of the programme work? Are there admission requirements? Answers to these questions and more are available in this Scrollyteller.

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Program duration
7 Semester
Admission restrictions
no
A subject-specific degree programme test is compulsory for the application. The result will not impact your admission. (page in German)
Subject distribution
Special features
  • The Journalism of Technology degree programme began in winter 2009 and is the only one of its kind in southern Germany.
  • The degree programme has been recognized with the MedienCampus Bayern quality seal and is accredited by ACQUIN. The Journalism of Technology bachelor’s degree programme is described as “innovative” and the content as “highly future-oriented”, and its inclusion of technological impact assessments and innovative communication has been highlighted as being the “unique feature of the degree programme”.
Interesting numbers and statistics

There are currently more than 350 students enrolled in the degree programme; so far, there have been well over 100 enrolments each winter semester; during the last winter semester, 61% of the students enrolled were female

Testimonials: This is how our students rate the degree programme on StudyCheck (in German)

Admission semester
Winter semester
Beginning in the summer semester is only possible for transfer students starting at a higher semester (application period: 15 Nov - 15 Jan)
Application period
For the winter semester: 02.05.2024 to 15.08.2024
Faculty
Applied Mathematics, Physics and General Studies
Accreditation

More information

Detailed information about the curriculum of this programme is available in German. Switch the language toggle in the upper right corner.

More information

For more information on jobs and career prospects for graduates of this programme, visit our German pages by switching the language toggle in the upper right corner.

For this bachelor’s programme, there are formal requirements that you must fulfil in order to be able to start the programme. There are also various personal requirements that you should meet.

Formal requirements

  • General admission requirements (e.g., university entrance qualification, professional qualification, or ‘Abitur’)

  • It is required to complete the subject-specific Online Self Assessment (page in German - the test result is not relevant for admission, but is solely intended as a means of self-assessment so that you can make the right decision about your course of study)
    Please note: This requirement will not apply to applications for the winter semester 23/24

Overview of all recognised language proficiency documentation (pdf in German)

  • Required language certificates:

    Instruction in this degree programme is conducted in German. Applicants who are native speakers of a language other than German, who do not have bachelor’s degree from a German educational institution, and who have not completed German-language vocational or professional training at secondary school must provide one of the following certificates as documentation of their German proficiency:

    • German language examination for the university admission of foreign applicants (DSH-Stufe 2)

    • TestDaF (“Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache” with an above-average score (minimally level 4 in all four examination components)

    • Telc German C1 University (“Telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule”)

Personal characteristics and skills

  • Curiosity and interest in research, interviews, and writing copy
  • Interest in scientific and technical aspects and relationships

Common stumbling blocks

Since a foundation in engineering is given equal weight alongside practice-oriented journalistic training, prospective students should preferably have at least satisfactory grades in German, mathematics and physics at secondary school level.

How do my skills measure up against the program requirements? How do I prepare myself?

Are you unsure whether Journalism of Technology is the right degree programme for you? Nuremberg Tech offers you a range of services to help you find out exactly that.

Inside view from students

Studi-Talks: Ask those in the know! (in German)

Testimonials at www.studycheck.de (in German)

Test

You can check directly online whether this degree programme fits your skills and interests.

Trial lectures

Attend our trial lectures in the Journalism of Technology degree programme. You can get a first impression of a lecture in this degree programme and experience the atmosphere at our university live.

Student Counseling Service

You’d like personal counseling and support in orientation and choosing a degree programme? Then you can get in touch with our Student Counseling Service.
Student Counseling Service

Would you prefer to receive advice directly from students? Our student guides will be happy to answer your questions.

Studi-Talks: Ask those in the know! (in German)

Faculty advisor

Would you like more detailed information about the content of individual subjects? Then the Faculty Advisor is your next port of call.

Ask us

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Telephone: +49 911/5880-5022
or +49 911/5880-5033
More information and office hours

Studying abroad

Students at Nuremberg Tech wishing to complete a stay abroad can choose from one of our more than 160 partner universities worldwide. The International Office will inform you about possible ways to study abroad.

Take the test

You can check directly online whether this degree programme fits your skills and interests (page in German).

Online Self Assessment

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