Communication Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Communication is everywhere. Think of commercials, Facebook and TV. Professionals carefully plan what type of information people come across. Like to learn more? Then this programme is for you.


					
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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvoornamelijk Dutch
zeer weinig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66826
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
N.B. This programme is partly taught in Dutch, but can also be followed entirely in English. International students are welcome to apply.
The programme Communication Studies is one of the programmes of the Master's programme Communication and Information Studies.
You will learn to analyze organizational, media, computer, persuasive and health communication. During the master, a lot of attention is paid to problem solving, analytical and research skills. In addition, it is a strongly interdisciplinary programme: you not only study communication science, but also language skills and information science. Within this programme you can specialize in health communication.
An internship can be part of your programme.


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

Qualitative and quantitative research is being done in the field of organizational-, media-, computer-, persuasive-, and health communication.
Language and language-use in communicative situations stand at the core of our program.
Problem-solving and analytical skills receive a lot of attention.
An interdisciplinary program is offered; including communication sciences, language skills, and information sciences.
Affiliation with current themes and public debate is being sought.

Studieprogramma

	1	2	3
	periode

Stories and Clips: Analysis of Dynamic Audiovisual Multimodal Communication keuzevak	10 EC
Argumentation and Resistance keuzevak	10 EC
Communication Skills in Medical Interaction: Analysis, Education and Advice keuzevak	10 EC
Consultancy in Organizational Communication keuzevak	10 EC
Design of Communication Training keuzevak	10 EC
Language and Text Optimization: the case of news discourse keuzevak	10 EC
Writing: Context, Process and Text keuzevak	10 EC
Communication Technology keuzevak		5 EC
Computer-Mediated Communication keuzevak		5 EC
Master's Thesis afstuderen			20 EC
User Interface Evaluation keuzevak			5 EC
Corporate Communication in the Digital Age keuzevak			10 EC
Living Lab: Communication for Change keuzevak			10 EC
Master's Work Placement keuzevak stage			10 EC
The Use of Humor and Satire in Communication and Persuasion keuzevak			10 EC
Questionnaire Design keuzevak			10 EC
Multimodale instructieve teksten in de gezondheidscommunicatie

specialisaties

Master's placement

specialisatie

specialisatie Master's placement

During this Master's track, you can follow a placement for ECTS credit points.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

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.

study abroad

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
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 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 of max. 60 ECTS before they can be admitted. It is possible to start pre-Master 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 with a minimum score of 180.

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