Book and Digital Media Studies

This unique programme covers the entire history and present practice of textual transmission from manuscript to the internet. This one-year specialisation focuses on the dynamic process of the transmission of knowledge and information through analogue (print) and electronic (internet) media. You will study both the historical development - from Gutenberg to Gates - and the modern practice of textual communication within its societal and technological context. Special attention is paid to the far-reaching consequences of the digital revolution for the world of the book. The programme has three main points of focus: Digital access to cultural heritage; History of the book; Publishing Studies.

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

A selection interview, either in person or by telephone, is part of the application procedure. See website www.unileidenmasters.nl for details.

Other requirements

1. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) Een selectieinterview is onderdeel van de applicatieprocedure. Zie www.unileidenmasters.nl voor meer informatie.
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) A selection interview, either in person or by telephone, is part of the application procedure. See website www.unileidenmasters.nl for details.
3. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Universitaire Bachelor in Humanities of vergelijkbare studies.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) University level BA degree in Humanities or equivalent (see website www.unileidenmasters.nl).