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Journalism – (M.A.)
University of Groningen
Faculty of Arts
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| Application Deadline: | NON-EU: March 1 ;EU : May 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 7,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Groningen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Groningen
This programme trains you to become a journalist with in-depth academic knowledge in the field of Journalism Studies. The intensive training offers a solid foundation in the skills you need to be successful in modern journalism. Academic Journalism Studies modules throughout the curriculum train you to reflect on the nature of journalism as a profession and stimulate critical thinking about the future of news reporting and your own position as a professional reporter. The international Master´s programme builds on our well-established and highly successful Dutch-taught Master´s degree programme in Journalism.
- Hands-on-training in small groups
- State-of-the-art newsroom facilities
- Fully aims to develop a multimedia mindset
- Unique combination of practical skills and academic reflection
Number 1 Master in Communication, Media & Journalism 2012!! (Keuzegids Masters 2012)
Contents
Semester 1
- Journalism Skills (15 ECTS)
- Journalism Studies (10 ECTS)
- Global Journalism (5 ECTS) or Journalism and Political Culture (5 ECTS)
Semester 2
- Journalism Skills (15 ECTS)
- Business and Ethics (5 ECTS)
- Research Seminar (10 ECTS)
Semester 3
- Internship at a national or international news organization or extra research seminar (10 ECTS)
- Master´s thesis (20 ECTS)
Real-world environment
The department´s dedicated newsroom replicates the look, layout and feel of a contemporary professional outlet. Thanks to its equipment, television and radio studios and state-of-the-art software and hardware facilities, the department is designed to ensure students operate in a real-world environment. Courses taught by prominent journalists are developed with this in mind. Internships at professional news organizations are also encouraged by the department.
Field of research
The Master´s programme is closely related to the research carried out by the Journalism Department and its research institute, the Groningen Centre for Journalism Studies. The focus is on Journalism & Digital Culture and Journalism as a Cultural Form. In research seminars taught by senior researchers, you are challenged to conduct research in Journalism Studies.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Admission requirements
The Journalism programme is highly selective. Only 15 students will be admitted:
- The requirement for admission is at least an internationally recognized Bachelor´s (or comparable) degree in any discipline.
- Proficiency in English (min. 620 TOEFL or min. 7 IELTS) is required.
- Some experience in journalism is commendable
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 620 |
Funding details
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, be aware that most scholarship deadlines are February 1st ultimately. Please submit your application for the programme two months before the scholarship deadline.
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