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Information Processing
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Restricted admission | Ja |
| Teaching language | German |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
- What is information and how is it conveyed verbally and non-verbally?
- How can information be processed?
- What do we mean by digital humanities?
- Why do the humanities need informatics?
- Can computers communicate with us via natural language interfaces?
- How does social software work?
- What will happen to libraries when nothing is printed anymore?
By studying a broad range of issues, you will learn how to derive the requirements for technical systems and design these systems. You will acquire the skills to analyse, structure, plan and manage complex projects in working groups. You will also be given the skills to organise and control your own learning and development processes.
The degree course covers the development of information systems for the processing of linguistic, image and media data from the humanities and cultural sciences. In the process, you will study, amongst other things, modern software architectures, databases, speech processing, information extraction, 3D simulations and game programming.
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
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Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have sufficient knowledge of English to understand academic texts written in English. You do not need to provide proof of this knowledge.
Structure
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be in certain circumstances recognized for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
Application for the first semester
You can submit your application via the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You will find detailed information on the application procedure on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.