Program Overview
The Communication Studies: New Media and Society in Europe at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication Studies: New Media and Society in Europe programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Studies: New Media and Society in Europe programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Methods for Communication Studies
- Brussels Talking: Europe, Media and Society
- EU Media and Communication Policy
- Advanced Theoretical Debates: New Media and Society
- Master Thesis in Communication Studies
- Traineeship in Communication Studies
- European Innovation Policy
- Business and Consumer Ethics
- Users and Innovation in New Media
- Critical Issues in Media Economics
- European Media and Communication Markets
- Internet Censorship, Control and Governance
- Current Case Studies: Global and Regional Governance
- Comparative Communication Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Curriculum requirements
An academic degree, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Science, Sociology, Communication Studies) or Economic Sciences (Applied Economics, Business, Management) with more than average results.
Holders of a Flemish degree of Bachelor of Science in de Communicatiewetenschappen have direct access to the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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