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Journalism, Media and Globalisation – (M.A.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of an environment shaped by globalisation, modernisation, commercialisation & professional developments.
Journalism is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Developments in technology, politics and society are increasingly putting the media industries and the profession of journalism at the centre of people's attempts to make sense of what is happening in the world around them. This Master is not intended to train students to become journalists. Rather, it is aimed at those already working as professional journalists who wish to develop their ability to communicate in a nuanced and contemporary way about issues related to globalisation. Students specialise in one of three distinct areas of journalism: war and conflict, business and finance, or citizenship. The Erasmus Mundus Master in Journalism and Media is offered by the UvA's Institute for Media and Communication, in collaboration with the University of Aarhus/Danish School of Journalism in Aarhus (Denmark), the University of Wales in Swansea (UK), City University London (UK), and the University of Hamburg (Germany). The programme offers students the unique experience of studying in three European countries.
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The degree scheme brings together five leading European institutions in journalism and media education, combining the best academic research and teaching from the different national educational cultures. Globalisation is penetrating cultural and social borders around the world and simultaneously reinvigorating smaller-scale, regional feelings of local identity. Political and social power is taking on new dimensions, and cultural awareness is growing. The curriculum explores the role that journalism plays in these changes.
Programme outline
Students are expected to obtain 30 ECTS credits in each of the four semesters of the degree, totaling 120 ECTS credits.
- Semesters one, two and three consist of taught modules.
- Semester one and two are based at the University of Aarhus/Danish School of Journalism.
- Semester three is based at the University of Amsterdam, Swansea University, City University London, or University of Hamburg, depending on the student's specialization.
- Semester four is also based at the university where the student specializes, and concerns the writing of the Master thesis under the supervision of a senior staff member.
The thesis must be submitted before the end of the fourth semester.
Degree requirements
Upon successful completion of all programme requirements, students are awarded a double Master of Arts (MA) degree from the institutions where they start and end. The degree title is ‘ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER in Journalism, Media and Globalization'
Students will receive two diplomas:
- one from the University of Aarhus;
- one from the university where he or she has graduated: University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Hamburg (Germany), University of Swansea (UK), City University London (UK).
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
Professional experience: Applicants will normally only be admitted if they have a Bachelor or equivalent degree with above-average grades, as well as the equivalent of at least three months' full-time work as a professional journalist.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 7
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
European Commission:
Erasmus Mundus is a new programme of the European Commission. Its aim is to improve the quality of European higher education through joint master's degree programmes offered by partner institutions in the member states.
For additional information: Website
The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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