University of Groningen
MA Communication and Information Studies
Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Oct 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA students I non-EU/EEA students
** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530
Introduction
- Communication Studies In this track, the focus is on the form, function and effects of language and language use in communicative situations. In addition, discourse-analysis in the field of organizational, media, computer, persuasive and health communication will be discussed.
- Computer-mediated Communication The track Computer-mediated Communication focuses on huan-to-computer interaction, human-to-human interaction and human-to-organization communication via the computer.
- Communication and Education In this track you study the theory and practice of the development, education and training of language and communication skills of children, adolescents and adults. You will also learn about the research into, design of and professional skills for education and training.
- Information Science This track is completely in English and focuses on the theory and the research of language, text and digital communication. Issues are eg. natural language processing, semantic web and digital communication.
- Digital Humanities The master's track in Digital Humanities equips you to look at culture, language and history through the lens of digital methods. It offers a systematic way to incorporate information technology in humanities research.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
- Communication Science (track)
- Computer communication (track)
- Digital Humanities (track)
- Communication and Education (track)
- Information Science (track)
- Master Honours College (honoursprogramma)
Program Outcome
Credits: 60 ECTS
MA in Communication & Information Sciences
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Master's degree Program in Communication and Information Science prepares you for positions in research, education, training and consultancy.
Job examples
- Communications Advisor
- Communications Manager
- Communications Officer
- Journalist
- Marketing Manager
- Media Advisor
- Editor
- PR Officer
- Web Coordinator