Media Studies
Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding
locatieLeiden |
diplomama M Mediastudies |
typeregulier |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English volledig Dutch |
opleidingsduur11 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60830 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
You are able to choose from four specialisations:
- Book and Digital Media Studies: focuses on the dynamic process of the transmission of knowledge and information through handwritten, printed, and digital texts.
- Cultural Analysis: Literature and Theory: is devoted to the study of literature from a comparative and theoretical perspective.
- Film and Photographic Studies: offers you a challenging academic study in the field of ‘lens-based’ media, comprising photography, film and video.
- Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media (taught in Dutch): provides you with strong editorial skills, a journalistic attitude and a strong academic background.
Experiential learning
Some of the Media Studies programmes encourage students to get involved in projects for external clients. These projects provide students with the opportunity to apply ideas in practice, develop new contacts, and gain invaluable professional experience.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en 100% nl |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, project, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, tutorialinstruction modes
Learning at Leiden University goes well beyond the classroom. The Media Studies programmes provide ample opportunity for you to apply ideas in practice throughout the programme. You will have the opportunity to take part in projects assigned by external organisations. You may work as an intern at a landmark institution, you can network with artists, critics and curators during field trips to famous museums and institutions, or you can do an internship with a Dutch news agency.
objectives
The master’s programme in Media Studies at Leiden University aims to equip you with a range of important skills and knowledge that will help you thrive in your future career. Your specialised expertise is complemented by vocational skills and the ability to apply multidisciplinary, critical-thinking skills to solve complex conceptual problems. Your master's programme will qualify you for various roles in the media, cultural organisations and government institutions, depending on the specialisation you have chosen. You will also be qualified to continue in academic research and may be able to apply for a PhD programme.
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
15 eerstejaars |
93% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Mediastudies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
15 eerstejaars |
93% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
Book and Digital Media Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
15 eerstejaars |
93% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Literature and Theory
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
15 eerstejaars |
93% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Film and Photographic Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
15 eerstejaars |
93% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Media Studies - Eng
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
47 eerstejaars |
74% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Media Studies - NL
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Digital Cultures
€ 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
19 eerstejaars |
78% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
New Media and Digital Culture
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
27 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Film- en televisiewetenschap
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
22 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
New Media and Digital Culture
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
60 eerstejaars |
63% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Television and Cross-Media Culture
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
60 eerstejaars |
63% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Film Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
60 eerstejaars |
63% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
What our graduates do
Depending on their specialization, our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in a wide range of fields, including all branches of the book trade, libraries, the cultural heritage sector and the photography and film industry. They have also found employment as journalists, antiquarians, editors, booksellers, librarians, curators, and project managers for publishing companies.
Some positions held by recent graduates have included:
- Account manager at a publishing house
- Freelance (image/video) editor
- Programmer of a film festival
- Assistant curator
- Photography editor at a photography magazine
- Freelance image editor at a commercial television station
- Owner of a company producing films and videos
- Project officer at a governmental agency specialising in cultural heritage
- PhD candidate at a university in the United Kingdom
- Project manager at a university library
- Project manager at a translation agency
- Content manager and web editor at a translation agency
- Journalist at a newspaper
- Freelance writer and editor
- PhD candidate at Leiden University
- Desktop publishing editor at a publishing house
- Technical marketing coordinator at a publishing house
- Communications officer and author on company history at a multinational publishing group
- Assistant editor at a publishing house
- Event manager at a Russian academic library
- Editor at a consultancy company
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Utrecht University | Leraar VHO Nederlands full-time,part-time educational | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Kunstgeschiedenis en Culturele en kunstzinnige vorming educational | + 15 EC pre-master |