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Research Master in Communication Science

Erasmus Mundus Journalism, Media & Globalisation

Study programmes

Programmes

Graduate School of Communication

Master's programme

Master Communication Science

The Master's programme in Communication Science provides specialisation in a specific area of Communication Science. It prepares students for an academic career or a career in the information communication- and media sector, for which an academic degree is required.

Master tracks

Track Persuasive Communication (English and Dutch)

The track Persuasive Communication addresses those communication processes intended to achieve specific persuasive goals, for instance, marketing communication, health education, and public information campaigns.

Track Political Communication (English)

The track "Political Communication" addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.

Track Youth and Media (English and Dutch)

Media psychology lies at the heart of this track. Media psychology studies the experiences, role and impact of media for a range of different groups and individuals.

Track Corporate Communicatie (Dutch)

Het traject Corporate Communicatie van de master Communicatiewetenschap geeft je een breed inzicht in de communicatie van commerciële en non-profit organisaties met hun omgeving en de maatschappij.

Research Master's programme

Research Master Communication Science

The Research Master in Communication Science is a two-year MSc programme. The programme combines theoretical courses with a thorough training in conducting research, and concentrates on the production, uses and impact of information and mediated communication in informing, persuading and entertaining audiences.

Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus Master Journalism, Media and Globalisation

The programme offers students the unique experience of studying in two European countries. The Erasmus Mundus Master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation is offered by the UvA's Graduate School of 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).

PhD

PhD programme in Communication Science

The PhD programme is offered in collaboration with the Amsterdam School of Communication Research ASCoR..

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