Program Overview
The Communication Design - MSc Specialisation in CIS at Tilburg University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Design - MSc Specialisation in CIS programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication Design - MSc Specialisation in CIS programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'6 Elective courses (6 ECTS each).\', \'2 Research skills modules (3 ECTS each).\', "A Master\'s thesis (18 ECTS)."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The academic background of the students in our Master\'s program varies a lot. You are certainly eligible to apply if you have a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline, such as general Communication Studies, Linguistics, or a modern language. However, students with a Bachelor\'s degree in a different subject area are also most welcome to apply. With a prior education in the Netherlands at a higher education institution, you can get an indication of your eligibility at http://doorstroommatrix.nl.
An adequate knowledge of English is required. Please send us a certified copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests: Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts), TOEFL (min. internet-based: 90) or Cambridge Proficiency Examination. The English proficiency tests must be less than two years old at the time of application.
You are exempt from an English test:
If you are a native English speaker, i.e. if you are a citizen of one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.
If you completed all your secondary education in English. This only applies to scholars from the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.
If you completed all your university education in English. This only applies to scholars from the following countries: Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States of America.
If you have an International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma with English as the language of instruction.
If you completed a 4-years Bachelor\xc2\x92s program (of at least 240 ECTS credits) fully in English in an accredited University of Applied Sciences (HBO) in the Netherlands.
If you completed a 3-years Academic Bachelor\xc2\x92s program (of at least 180 ECTS credits) fully in English in an accredited Research University the Netherlands.
If you completed a 1 or 2-years Academic Master\xc2\x92s program (of at least 60 or 120 ECTS credits respectively) fully in English in an accredited Research University the Netherlands.
In all other cases, please send us a certified copy of ONE of the following English proficiency tests:
Academic IELTS (min. 6.5 overall/6.0 on parts),
TOEFL (internet-based: 90; the TOEFL Institutional Code for Tilburg University is 9860)
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with a min. level of C
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tilburg University 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 Tilburg University
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Tilburg University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
- Duration 12 months