Information Science

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.04 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 11.5 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 15, 2025
80 place StudyQA ranking:2755 Duration:12 months

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This track is a specialization of the Master's degree programme in Communication and Information Sciences. As a student of Information Science, you learn to transfer data into accessible and intelligible information. You will do research in the domain of language, text and computer-mediated communication. In this track, you will analyse information and communication processes between individuals and within organizations. One question is crucial: what options do new technological developments offer to improve information and communication processes? The programme builds on the knowledge, insights and skills that you have acquired in your Bachelor's degree. You will learn to carry out research independently and handle information in a professional manner. In addition to courses, you will do an internship. You will finish the degree with an independent research project and a Master's thesis. All courses are taught in English. Deficiency programmes are partly taught in Dutch.

Instruction modes

internship, research, tutorial, group assignment, individual assignment, integration module

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Minimum language requirements of TOEFL iBT 86 (with a minimum of 20 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). ERK level B2 (preferably C1).

Other requirements

  1. taaltoets cijfer Minimum language requirements of TOEFL iBT 86 (with a minimum of 20 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). ERK level B2 (preferably C1).
  2. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A Bachelor diploma in the field of: * Communication- and Information Science * Humanities Computing/Information Science


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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