Program Overview
The Media Studies (research MA) 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 Media Studies (research MA) 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 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Media Studies (research MA) 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
- [\'30 credits for core courses\', \'30 credits for electives\', \'30 credits for tutorials\', "30 credits for a Master\'s thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Grade average: Applicants are expected to have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalant to at least:\nA/ 3.8 (American system)\n2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system)\nB (ECTS-system)\n7.5 (Dutch system)\n
\nPrevious education: The Research Master\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s in Media Studies is open to all students with a Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university in:\n- Media and Culture\n- Cultural Information Science\nAnother discipline if, however, you followed a substantial amount of Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s courses (minimum 60 ECTS credits) in the areas of Media and Culture, Information Science and/or Archival Science (to be judged by the Examinations Board)\nThe level of the Bachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board).
\nWritten request: Students can apply from 1 December until 1 April by filling out the digital application form and uploading the necessary documents via the website of the Graduate School of Humanities (www.gsh.uva.nl).
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 7
- IELTS reading: 7
- IELTS writing: 7
- IELTS speaking: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA 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 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
