Media Studies

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.12 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.6 k / Year(s)  
70 place StudyQA ranking:4846 Duration:12 months

Photos of university / #universiteitleiden

Advertisement

In this programme, you will study present-day media forms and explore how they are related to one another, while at the same time investigating the roots of this relatively new field.

This one-year master's programme has four specialisations, each of which considers the different forms of media, and how they interrelate: Comparative Literature and Literary Theory; Book and Digital Media Studies; Film and Photographic Studies; Journalism and New Media. You will study the media from a broad perspective, which will give you ample opportunity to create cross-connections between the different specialisations.

Programme internationalization: * Studying abroad is optional.




This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.


Specialities:
Book and Digital Media Studies:

This programme covers the entire history and present practice of textual transmission from manuscript to the internet.

Comparative Literature and Literary Theory:

This specialisation focuses on the study of literature from a comparative and theoretical perspective, covering a wide range of languages and cultures from around the world.

Film and Photographic Studies:

The specialisation covers the history and theory of film and photography within the broad context of visual and other media.

Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media:

This specialisation offers students the opportunity to develop a professional journalistic writing style, while acquiring a solid academic grounding. The programme is taught in Dutch.

Knowledge minimum: See website Previous education: BA degree in a relevant subject (see website for details)Additional language requirements: * IELTS overall band: 7 * TOEFL paper based: 570 * TOEFL computer based: 230 * TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 570 TOEFL iBT® test: 100

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.

Enroll in the course

Scholarships / Grants:
Leiden University:For additional information: Website

Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands


Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands

Similar programs:
Study mode:On campus Languages: Italian Italian
Local:$ 1.11 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 1.11 k / Year(s)
StudyQA ranking: 5688
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 2.32 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 8.36 k / Year(s)
StudyQA ranking: 12357
Study mode:On campus Languages: Italian
Local:$ 1.11 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 1.11 k / Year(s)
401–500 place StudyQA ranking: 8275
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 3.2 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 14.3 k / Year(s)
Deadline: May 1, 2026 601–800 place StudyQA ranking: 6097
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 2.21 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 8.91 k / Year(s)
Deadline: May 1, 2026 80 place StudyQA ranking: 3766
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 10.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 14.4 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 200 place StudyQA ranking: 5696
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 15.5 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 StudyQA ranking: 8779
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 301–350 place StudyQA ranking: 7292
Study mode:On campus Languages: English
Local:$ 9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12 k / Year(s)
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 301–350 place StudyQA ranking: 7513