Program Overview
The Journalism at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 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 communications & media. 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 Journalism 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Semesters one, two and three consist of taught modules.\', \'Semester one and two are based at the University of Aarhus/Danish School of Journalism.\', "Semester three is based at the University of Amsterdam, Swansea University, City University London, or University of Hamburg, depending on the student\'s specialization.", \'Semester four is also based at the university where the student specializes, and concerns the writing of the Master thesis under the supervision of a senior staff member. The thesis must be submitted before the end of the fourth semester.\', \'one from the University of Aarhus;\', \'one from the university where he or she has graduated: University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Hamburg (Germany), University of Swansea (UK), City University London (UK).\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Certified competences: A. Academic level and background\nB. Journalism Experience\nC. Motivation\nD. Life Experience\nE. English language level
\nLanguage test: As all courses are taught in English, a a high degree of language proficiency is required.
\nPrevious education: Applicants will only be admitted if they have a Bachelors degree, or equivalent, with above-average results.
\nProfessional experience: Applicants will normally only be admitted if they have a Bachelor or equivalent degree with above-average grades, as well as the equivalent of at least three months\' full-time work as a professional journalist.
\nWritten request: Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 strong, clear statement that demonstrates the applicant\'s motivation, commitment and relevant skills.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 7
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam 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 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
