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Media Culture (label: Media Studies) – (M.A.)
Maastricht University
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Maastricht University
English-language programme examines the media's influence on modern society. You focus on analysing recent developments in new media culture & performing research in the field of new media.
The Media Culture programme focuses on critical and problem-based analyses of recent developments in the new media as a cultural practice. It is suitable if you have a bachelor's degree in media and cultural studies and wish to be trained in practice-oriented research, or if you are a media professional who wants to deepen your theoretical understanding of your field. You examine the media's influence on modern society and its problems at an academic level, and are qualified to perform independent research within the field of new media. This one-year programme is taught in English.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
Media Culture:
Courses:
Transformations in Media Culture. Introduction in the field of media culture(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Real virtualities(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Game Culture: Interaction, participation, performance(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Sound Technologies and Cultural Practices(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
New Public Spheres. The transformation of the public sphere in new media(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Thesis(27 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research plan(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Internship report(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Reflexive essay(12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Internship(12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Project report(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Collective research project(12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Transformations in Media Culture. Introduction in the field of media culture(6 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
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
Written request: * a letter of motivation indicating why you wish to study Media Culture at Maastricht University, and why you expect that you will be able to complete the programme successfully
Grade list: a certified list of grades
Previous education: bachelor's degree in a relevant academic field (media or communications studies, film or television studies, history, social science, humanities or liberal arts)
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 233
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
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