Computer-mediated Communication

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Are you interested in the technology behind smartphones, computers and the internet? Would you also like to know more about the communication elements of those media? Then this programme is for you.


					
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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
Organizations communicate with their customers through a variety of digital and computer supported channels, like the homepage, social media, apps and email. In the track Computer-mediated Communication, you will study the specific characteristics and possibilities of all these channels. You will also learn about the relevant technologies and products.
In addition, you will look at the messages that are being sent via the computer. In this context, you will study the user friendliness of websites and interfaces, as well as the ways in which people communicate through the computer.

Three types of interaction are central to this programme: between people and computers, between people and organizations via the computer and between people amongst themselves. The aim of the programme is to familiarize you with the theories and methods to evaluate these interactions. 

Depending on the courses you choose, you will either specialize in technology or in communication. The programme will always keep in touch with the latest developments in the field of information technology.
All courses are taught in English. If you need to follow a pre-master, a few courses are taught in Dutch.


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

Studieprogramma

	1	2	3	4
	periode
Coding for Humanities	5 EC
Database Design keuzevak	5 EC
Conversational Interfaces: Theory		5 EC
Computer-Mediated Communication		5 EC
Communication Technology keuzevak		5 EC
Master's Thesis afstuderen			20 EC
Master's Work Placement keuzevak stage			10 EC
User Interface Evaluation keuzevak			5 EC
Conversational Interfaces: Practice keuzevak				5 EC

specialisaties

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, practicum, project, self study, 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 programme 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 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Note: it's only possible to a very limited extent to start in February. For more information, please contact the study advisor.

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Bachelor in Communication studies. If you finished a Bachelor's at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences in a related field, you can send in your request for admission to sec-millc@rug.nl. 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.

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.

ASCI

ASCI is a study association for the students of Information Science at the University of Groningen.
ASCI's main aim is to represent the interests of its members and to stimulate contact between the students, companies and the faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen. In this way, ASCI organizes a vast array of activities such as socials and trips.

Keuzehulp

1/17 University of Groningen
Computercommunicatie

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

1 eerstejaars

?% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

80% Nederlandstalig
20% Engelstalig