M.Sc. Communication Science: Youth and Media
University of Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 February: September (non-EEA: September). Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). |
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| Start date: | February 2014, September 2013 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
The 'Youth and media' master's programme studies the experience, role and impact of the media on young media users. The programme is taught in Dutch & English.
The 'Youth and media' master's programme studies the experience, role and impact of the media on young media users. The programme is taught in Dutch & English.
The 'Youth and Media' master's programme has a media-psychological orientation, but insights from other disciplines are also incorporated. Seminars are typically held in English, but students can submit all written assignments also in Dutch. Specific questions that will be addressed in the master's programme are: * What determines the success of new media products (e.g., social media, computer games, advertising, movies, television) for a specific age group? * What are the most important effects of media on young people, why is this the case, and should we be worried about this? * How do the (media) preferences of young people develop from infancy to adulthood, and what consequences do these preferences have for the use of media and its effects? * What media competencies do young media users have, and how can their media literacy be improved?
The 'Youth and Media' master's programme has a media-psychological orientation, but insights from other disciplines are also incorporated. Seminars are typically held in English, but students can submit all written assignments also in Dutch. Specific questions that will be addressed in the master's programme are: * What determines the success of new media products (e.g., social media, computer games, advertising, movies, television) for a specific age group? * What are the most important effects of media on young people, why is this the case, and should we be worried about this? * How do the (media) preferences of young people develop from infancy to adulthood, and what consequences do these preferences have for the use of media and its effects? * What media competencies do young media users have, and how can their media literacy be improved?
Contents
The curriculum of the Youth and Media track of the Master in Communication Science consists of two required core courses Youth as media consumers' (12 EC) and Clashing views on youth and the media' (12 EC), a method course (6 EC), during the first semester. In the second semester, students complete two elective modules of 6 EC each and write a Master's thesis (18 EC). Students must obtain a total of 60 credits to be awarded the degree.
Fulfilment of the requirements should take one year of full-time study. Students with insufficient background knowledge of communication studies or research methodology may need additional time ranging from one month to a year, depending on the preparatory courses needed.
Degree requirements
Youth and Media is part of the Master's programme in Communication Science. Upon completion of the programme, you will therefore be awarded the Master of Science (MSc) degree in Communicatiewetenschap (Communication Science), with the specialisation in Youth and Media mentioned in the diploma supplement.
Thesis
The Master's thesis must reflect a thorough understanding of the theories relevant to the topic and be based on original empirical research. The project is carried out by the student under faculty supervision. The subject of the thesis is to be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser.
Requirements
Grade average: Foreign applicants of the Master's programmes are expected to have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least: - B/3.0 (GPA US System) - a 2nd class honours / upper division British system - C (ECTS System) - 7,0 (Dutch EC-System)
Language test
Previous education: The MSc Communication Science seeks students with a Bachelor or equivalent degree in Communication Science. Ideally, applicants will also have sufficient knowledge of research methodology.
Grade average: Applicants of the Master's programmes are expected to have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least: - B/3.0 (GPA US System) - a 2nd class honours / upper division British system - C (ECTS System) - 7,0 (Dutch EC-System)
Previous education: The MSc Communication Science seeks students with a Bachelor or equivalent degree in Communication Science. Ideally, applicants will also have sufficient knowledge of research methodology.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 75(Grade B) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 570 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 230 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 88 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
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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Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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