Media Studies

Media have a major impact not only on how we communicate with one another, but also on how societies are organised: culturally, politically and economically. This programme focuses on the informative and social function of media and applies 'culture' in its anthropological definition: as the ideas, customs and social behaviour of particular (groups in) societies. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of how different media platforms operate and interplay; how media systems are underpinned politically and economically; and how patterns of media use, production and content develop and change. You will learn to apply different types of academic research methods on a variety of topics. You will develop professional skills to help you perform in media-related internships and jobs. The programme's distinctive features are: * an international, comparative and interdisciplinary set-up * a focus on the informative and social function of media * emphasis on the practices of media use and production * attention for professional skills

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, internship, computer exercise, research, research project, research proposal, lecture, group assignment, portfolio, group discussion, poster presentation, individual assignment, practicum, self study, project, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Minimum requirement 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 requirement 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) Dutch VWO diploma, a German Abitur, an International Baccalaureate diploma, a European Baccalaureate or another diploma that is sufficient for acceptance to a Dutch university. Dutch students with a 'hbo-propedeuse' diploma need to meet the language requirements mentioned in the Teaching and Examination regulations.