M.Sc. Communication Science
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 Master's programme in Communication Science prepares students for a career in the information communication- and media sector, for which an academic degree is required.
The Master's programme in Communication Science prepares students for a career in the information communication- and media sector, for which an academic degree is required.
In the first semester each track within the Master's programme in Communication Science comprises two required core courses of 12 EC each. Furthermore, students will complete a method course (6 EC). In the second semester, students complete two elective modules of 6 EC each and a Master's thesis (18 EC). You are required to take the two core seminars (24 EC in total) and write your thesis (18 EC) within one track. The electives can be chosen freely from the other tracks. You can choose from the following four tracks: * The Corporate Communication track * The Political Communication track * The Youth and Media track * The Persuasive Communication track You are required to take the two core seminars (24 EC in total) and write your thesis (18 EC) within one track. The electives can be chosen freely from the other tracks. The seminars are offered in groups limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The thesis is written on an individual basis. In addition to the one-year Master's programme in Communication Science, we also have a two-year Research Master's programme in Communication Science, which is being offered in English.
In the first semester each track within the Master's programme in Communication Science comprises two required core courses of 12 EC each. Furthermore, students will complete a method course (6 EC). In the second semester, students complete two elective modules of 6 EC each and a Master's thesis (18 EC). You are required to take the two core seminars (24 EC in total) and write your thesis (18 EC) within one track. The electives can be chosen freely from the other tracks. You can choose from the following four tracks: * The Corporate Communication track * The Political Communication track * The Youth and Media track * The Persuasive Communication track You are required to take the two core seminars (24 EC in total) and write your thesis (18 EC) within one track. The electives can be chosen freely from the other tracks. The seminars are offered in groups limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The thesis is written on an individual basis. In addition to the one-year Master's programme in Communication Science, we also have a two-year Research Master's programme in Communication Science, which is being offered in English.
Contents
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is discouraged.
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
Corporate communication:
Requirements
Knowledge minimum
Previous education
Additional language requirements:
- 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 |
| 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
