Communication Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							What role does communication play in addressing societal challenges, such as environmental obstacles, the rise of AI-tools, and the spread of misinformation? How can the analysis of conversations between doctors or doctors and patients improve patient care? How can you measure the effectiveness of audiovisual material in strategic communication?


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvoornamelijk Dutch
zeer weinig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66826
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
This MA track allows you to either specialise in one field of communication or broaden your understanding of communication studies by choosing a range of courses from our four central themes:
Health Communication
Education communication in practice
Corporate and organizational communication,
Environmental communication
By connecting the knowledge and skills taught in this programme to societal themes and issues, you will be able to develop sustainable solutions to complex problems. You learn to communicate complex social and environmental issues and to promote sustainable practices. This programme equips you with communication skills for societal developments with perspectives on language and communication from disciplines such as (critical) discourse analysis, psychology, and sociology.

As part of the course "From Classroom to Career", you will do a placement during your Master’s. The programme helps you find a placement at organisations such as Noordhoff Publishers, Berenschot, Gemeente Groningen and CNV Internationaal. This allows you to gain work experience in, for example, writing popular science articles, researching (prospective) audiences, and producing content for social media.



					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

Our curriculum connects contemporary issues to societal discourse.
The track is highly interdisciplinary: communication processes are analysed based on theories and insights that are rooted in different academic disciplines, including (critical) discourse analysis, psychology, and sociology.
Our teachers are highly-trained researchers with international experience and networks.
Students can start their individual projects, internships and research training in direct collaboration with our staff.

Studieprogramma

	1	2	3
	periode
Corporate and Organisational Communication in the Real World	10 EC
Challenges to Health Communication keuzevak	5 EC
Communication & Education keuzevak	5 EC
Designing Interventions in Environmental Communication keuzevak	5 EC
Navigating Communication Studies: From Topics to Thesis keuzevak	5 EC
Evidence-Based Evaluation in Communication Studies		5 EC
Analysing Discourse in Society		5 EC
From Classroom to Career (incl. Placement)			15 EC
Masterscriptie CIW			15 EC

specialisaties

specialisatie

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	80% nl 20% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, research, project, tutorial

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

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Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 16300
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 19200

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Students with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies or Communication Studies are directly admissible to this Master's track. Additionally, students with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Groningen in one of the following programmes:
- Information Science
- Dutch Language and Culture
- English Language and Culture
- European Languages and Cultures
- Linguistics
are also admissible to the Master's track once they have successfully completed the Faculty Minor or a pre-Master's programme (30 - 60 ECTS) in Communication and Information Science at the UG.

Students with a BA from a research university can, after deliberation and approval by the Admission Board, be admitted to the Master's track. The same is true for students with a BA in Communication Studies or a related field from a university of applied sciences. These students will most likely be asked to complete a pre-Master's of max. 60 ECTS before they can be admitted. It is possible to start pre-Master's courses during your Bachelor's.

Students with a non-Dutch qualification can follow the admission procedure, which is published on https://www.rug.nl/education/application-enrolment-tuition-fees/admission/procedures/

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.

International students will have to satisfy an additional Dutch language requirement, which can be met by passing the State Examination in Dutch as a Second Language (NT2, programme II). This examination guarantees Dutch proficiency at CEFR level B2. However, Dutch proficiency at CEFR level C1 or higher is recommended.

De stad

studievereniging

Commotie

Commotie is the study association for all communication students in Groningen.They offer their members a wide range of both educational and social activities and want their members to get the most out of their student life. In-house days, workshops, lectures and congresses give a broad insight in the workfield and career possibilities of communication.
Social activities contain an annual trip abroad, monthly socials, parties and many other fun activities. These activities give members the opportunity to make new friends and meet new people. More info? Check the website.

Marug

The Marketing Association of the University of Groningen (MARUG) is the inter-departmental study association for students who are interested in marketing.
The MARUG acts as an intermediary between marketing theory and marketing practice and organises several career events and social activities during the year, such as a monthly social. At this moment, the MARUG has more than 1500 members from different fields of knowledge.

Keuzehulp

1/17 University of Groningen
Communicatiekunde

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

1 eerstejaars

?% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

80% Nederlandstalig
20% Engelstalig