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Communication & Information Sciences (CIS) – (M.A.)
Tilburg University
Faculty of Humanities
| Application Deadline: | January intake: December 1; NonEU/EEA: October 1; August intake: July 1; Non EU/EEA: April 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 6,546 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Tilburg University
The MA in Communication and Information Sciences offers a unique programme in which you learn how people exchange information, and how new means of communication can be used in a creative way. The approach of Tilburg School of Humanities is unique because of its multidisciplinary approach: you will explore the linguistic, cognitive, and social psychological aspects of communication.
This programme is intended for highly talented, motivated, curious and internationally-oriented students. In this Master programme you will encounter state of the art research in the broad interdisciplinary area of communication. The point of departure is natural communication: how do people transfer information between each other? To what purpose? You will attend diverse courses such as communication strategies, negotiation strategies, non-verbal communication, and computer vision. Through this unique mix of perspectives and research traditions, you will be able to work as a communication expert, and answer questions such as: What is the best way to present information to an audience? How do people communicate within an organization? And how can you influence people's behaviour through language?
You take a more than average interest in language and you want to broaden and deepen your academic knowledge. What you are curious about is the many different aspects of communication: what effects do words have, how do people produce language and linguistic phenomena such as metaphors. What is the story behind it?
This one-year programme offers four different specialisations: `Human Aspects of Information Technology´, `Business Communication & Digital Media´, `Communication Design´ and `Intercultural Communication´.
Contents
The courses in this one-year programme are taught in English and start the end of August each year. The programme consists of six courses of 6 ECTS, two research skills modules of 3 ECTS, and a Master thesis of 18 ECTS. From a list of elective courses, you will select two elective courses of 6 ECTS each per block. Besides these, in the first two blocks an elective research skills module of 3 ECTS has to be chosen. In the fourth and last block you will write your Master thesis.
MA in Communication & Information Sciences
Block 1
Choose 2 electives (6 ECTS per course):
* Communication strategies
* Multimodality & Communication
* Cognition & Process
* Natural language processing
* Computer Vision
* Language, culture & identity
Choose 1 from research skills modules (3 ECTS per module):
* Research skills module: Laboratory Research
* Research skills module: Scripting
Block 2
Choose 2 electives (6 ECTS per course):
* Negotiation strategies
* Online Marketing
* Information search, retrieval & recommendation
* Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery
* Culture, communication and computers
Choose 1 from research skills modules (3 ECTS per module):
* Research skills module: Variance-regression analysis
* Research skills module: Programming
Thesis portal
Block 3
Choose 2 electives (6 ECTS per course):
* Digital collaboration
* Knowledge management
* Computer Games
* Non-verbal communication
* or max 1 from other Master programme of Tilburg School of Humanities
Choose 1 from research skills modules (3 ECTS per module):
* Research skills module: Laboratory Research
Block 4
Master thesis 18 ECTS
Optional extra choices elective courses (6 ECTS per course):
* Culture & Technology
* Evolution of language
* Language & globalization
* Social Media
Choose 1 from research skills modules (3 ECTS per module):
* Research skills module: Variance-regression analysis
Thesis portal
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Requirements
Requirements for admission
Before applying, please make sure that you meet the following requirements:
* You have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as general Communication Studies, Linguistics, or in a modern language. Students with a Bachelor's degree in a different subject are most welcome to apply, but we strongly recommend that you consult us in advance for advice.
* Adequate knowledge of English is required. Please send in a true copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests: Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts), TOEFL (min. paper based: 577, computer based: 233, internet based: 90; the TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860) or Cambridge Proficiency. If you are an English native speaker or an EEA citizen who has studied in an English undergraduate programme, an English proficiency test is NOT required.
Application for admission
Please make sure you enclose the following documents:
* Application form:
* A copy of the bachelor thesis or a comparable essay, or a dedicated research proposal ** (in English or Dutch)
* A certified photocopy of your Bachelor´s degree in its original language, including: a transcript of records/list of grades, a description of the contents of the subjects which make up your Bachelor's degree and an indication of the level covered.
* An academic IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Proficiency certificate. For more information, check the website or
* A photocopy of your validpassport
* Your Curriculum Vitae
* Your letter of motivation
Please Note: If your diploma is not established in Dutch, English, German or French, please include a certified sworn translation of your diploma.
** Regarding sending a writing sample; In case you have not yet completed a (BA) thesis, another essay or writing assignment which you have completed during your studies would suffice. It should be a serious piece of writing which reflects your current writing abilities and adequate knowledge of your studies; the word count should be at a minimum of 2000 words.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 577 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
The business programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University, therefore, is proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.
Ask a Question
You can contact Omid Feyli to ask a question about Communication & Information Sciences (CIS) at Tilburg University.
Relevant Links
- Communication and Information Sciences - University Website
- Department Homepage
- University website
- Information about University
- StudyinHolland.nl : Information on why and what to study in The Netherlands.
- Student Experiences about The Netherlands - STeXX.eu
- StudyinHolland Youtube Channel
- Nuffic - Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education
- Nuffic Grand Finder
- Nuffic Study Finder
- Holland Alumni network
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