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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of LuxembourgThis field is ideal for students who want to explore how technology, media, and culture intersect, combining critical thinking with digital innovation. You’ll study how digital tools shape society while learning to analyse media, culture, and data through an interdisciplinary humanities approach.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1
In the first year, you build a strong interdisciplinary foundation by exploring areas such as Media Studies, Cultural Analysis, and Introduction to Digital Humanities. You’ll learn how digital technologies influence communication and society, while also developing core analytical skills grounded in humanities disciplines like history and linguistics.
Year 2
The second year focuses on developing methodological and technical skills through topics like Digital Research Methods, Media Analysis, and Computational Approaches in Humanities. You begin working with digital tools and datasets, learning how to interpret cultural and media phenomena using both qualitative and computational methods.
Year 3
In the final stage, the program becomes more specialized and research-driven, allowing you to engage with areas such as Digital History, Visual and Cultural Studies, and Interdisciplinary Research Projects. You apply your knowledge in practical or research contexts, often collaborating across disciplines and contributing to real-world digital humanities initiatives.
Focus areas (in a string):
Digital Humanities, Media Studies, Cultural Analysis, Digital History, Computational Methods, Interdisciplinary Research
Learning outcomes (in a string):
Critical analysis of digital culture, ability to use digital tools for humanities research, media interpretation skills, interdisciplinary problem-solving, data-driven cultural analysis, research and communication skills
Professional alignment (accreditation):
State-recognized degree within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), aligned with interdisciplinary research and digital innovation frameworks
Reputation (employability rankings):
At the University of Luxembourg's Bachelor’s in Digital Humanities & Media Studies, you'll dive right into experiential learning through hands-on workshops, labs, and collaborative projects that build real-world skills in digital tools, storytelling, and media analysis—perfect for standing out in today's job market. The programs leverage the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and its cutting-edge facilities, where students experiment with professional equipment and interdisciplinary workflows, gaining practical expertise in digital history, media archaeology, and interactive technologies.
This approach emphasizes "learning by doing": here are some standout opportunities tailored to the program:
- DH Lab access: Work in the C²DH’s state-of-the-art digitisation facility with a seminar room featuring a large video wall, high-quality 2D digitisation equipment (for photos, microfilm, slides, letters), automated book scanners, and 3D scanning/printing tools—ideal for hands-on experimentation with digital sources and heritage materials.
- Workshops on interactive digital storytelling: Join sessions like those led by experts (e.g., with Sandra Gaudenzi), using tools such as Persona Canvas and User’s Impact Canvas for role-playing, prototyping interactive stories, and pitching projects in teams.
- Thinkering and playful experimentation: Engage in the C²DH’s "thinkering" methodology—combining tinkering and thinking—with new digital tools, sources, and infrastructures, including interdisciplinary spaces like the Digital History and Hermeneutics DTU for collaborative knowledge production.
- Media and Experimental Laboratory (MExLab): Get hands-on experience designing, conducting, and analyzing media-related experiments in this dedicated lab supporting research and teaching in digital humanities and media studies.
- Group projects and performances: Participate in team-based prototyping, role-playing, and even stage performances like Experimental Media Archaeology events to explore old media technologies through hands-on materiality studies.
- Doctoral Training Units (DTUs) and interdisciplinary projects: Contribute to experimental spaces blending history, data science, computer science, and human-computer interaction, with past hosting of international PhD students—open to undergrad involvement in digital workflows.
Graduating from this field positions you at the intersection of technology, media, and society, opening career paths such as digital media analyst, cultural data specialist, research analyst, and communication strategist. With its strong research-driven environment, you’ll be equipped to work in both academic and industry settings, especially in areas shaped by digital transformation.
To support your career development and long-term growth, the university offers a highly research-oriented and internationally connected ecosystem:
Further Academic Progression:
After completing studies in this field, you can continue with Master’s or PhD programs in Digital Humanities, Media Studies, Communication, Cultural Studies, or Data-driven Social Sciences. The University of Luxembourg offers strong doctoral pathways and research opportunities, allowing you to specialize further and contribute to advanced interdisciplinary research in areas like AI in humanities, digital culture, and media analysis.
An identity photoA copy of your identity card or passportA copy of your European health insurance card (both sides)A copy of your secondary school leaving certificateA copy of the document recognising equivalence for secondary school leaving certificates that are not from LuxembourgA translation of the diploma if it is in a language other than English, French or GermanA copy of the detailed transcript of your secondary school leaving certificateA copy of results obtained in previous semestersA language certificate for all teaching languages of the programmeExtract from your criminal record (for non-EU immigration procedure)Third country nationals: Must have completed secondary school education and hold at least a secondary school certificate of achievement to applyThird country nationals: Must submit recognition of secondary school leaving certificate (equivalence) issued by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education with applicationThird country nationals: Must apply for a temporary authorisation to stay from the Ministry of Home Affairs – General Department of ImmigrationThird country nationals: Complete file for temporary authorisation to stay must reach the ministry by postal mail before 1 JulyThird country nationals: Must show proof of sufficient financial resources to cover living expenses and return travel costs (at least €18,211 per academic year, or a minimum of €1,517 per month for 2025)Third country nationals: Required to provide an extract from your criminal record as part of the immigration procedureEU/EEA/Swiss: If not yet received secondary school leaving certificate, can still submit application onlineEU/EEA/Swiss: Any Bachelor’s applicant holding a secondary school diploma not issued by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education must submit a request for recognition of the equivalence of their diplomaDigital media analystcultural researcherUX/content strategistdigital archivistmedia researchercommunication specialistdata-driven storytelling specialistdigital project managerresearch analystcontent strategistmedia consultantdigital humanities specialistacademic researcherdigital curatorinformation specialist
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