Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography

Teaching Language

German English

International students whose native language is not German are subject to lower language requirements than for other programmes, namely the “Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang” (DSH 1) or the “Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache” (TestDaF) level 3 in 4 skills. Private language certificates are not recognised. After the first study period (semesters one through three), all students must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The following evidence will be accepted: a) Presentation of a certificate of achievement for (at least) the course English 7 (B2 CEFR) from the Z3-Language Center of Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts b) Presentation of a certificate of achievement for a language course that proves the level B2 and was provided by a college or university. The language certificate must not be older than two years. c) Presentation of proof of one of the following successfully passed tests: Cambridge English Advanced: level B2, Cambridge English Proficiency: grade C, IELTS (academic): at least 6.5 points in all areas, TOEFL (iBT): at least 80 points (TOEFL ID Code: 4782), TOEIC: 400 to 485 points (listening), 385-450 points (reading)