Roll the Film! Humanities infront of the Camera
09/16/2025The University of Würzburg offers around 280 degree programmes. The new degree programme films from the humanities provide very special insights into some of them.
From Egyptology to Dentistry - as a comprehensive university, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) offers a wide range of subjects. Since 2024, the university has been presenting selected degree programmes on film every year. Here, students put their subject in the spotlight!
In 2025, five programmes from the humanities went in front of the camera. The story behind it: "Worlds in dialogue - culture and perspectives"
Various departments at JMU work together to select the individual subjects. The films highlight current topics - such as migration or the increasing power of China and how we deal with it. Interested parties can thus see how the various subjects sharpen the view of our world and what opportunities studying at the University of Würzburg offers them.
In collaboration with the production company mindcore productions, a total of six films have been made, five films about the degree programmes and one overall film. Although the films spotlight individual subjects, they are also intended to draw attention to the university's diverse portfolio.
Studying humanities at the University of Würzburg - understanding culture, shaping the future
Where Shards Tell Stories: Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology
Lara and Jakob study prehistoric and protohistoric archaeology at the University of Würzburg - and take the audience on excavations, digital time travel and into the university's seminar rooms in the Würzburg Residence. They show how varied the degree programme is, what you need to bring with you and why the past is more exciting than its reputation.
Film Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology
Information about the degree programme
A Degree Programme for Antiquity Fans: Classics
Luisa and David wanted to find out what the Classics degree programme is all about. So they threw themselves into it: ancient languages, sunken cities, Greek memes and Roman trade routes. In the process, they learnt that antiquity has a surprising amount in common with the present day.
Information about the degree programme
Everyday Culture, Cyborgs and Critical Thinking: European Ethnology
Carla and Eric show how exciting and varied their European Ethnology degree programme at the University of Würzburg is. They not only dig in the garden, but also deep into ethical questions and social structures. Between pop and protest culture - this is where students learn to read the world critically.
Information about the degree programme
Get off to a Flying Start with China Expertise: Modern China
Elisa and Jonah take you on the "Modern China" degree programme at the University of Würzburg. Here, students not only learn the language, but also understand how culture, politics, media and business are interrelated in China - well-founded, up-to-date and with an international perspective.
Information about the degree programme
Between Showcase and VR Glasses: Museology
Caro and Jonathan make it clear why museums are anything but dusty. Instead of quiet showcases, exciting exhibitions, real detective work and big questions await them: Who owns cultural assets? What does fair mediation look like? And how much VR actually fits into a museum?
Information on the degree programme
