Career prospects New Media Design
Upon completion of the New Media Design track you will be an expert in content and interaction design for new media.
Knowledge and skills
- With a specialization in New Media Design you know all the latest developments in new media and you know what added value new media can have in all kinds of domains: in the workplace, in education, healthcare, leisure, entertainment and daily life.
- You have critical insight in design processes and you know how to design these processes, taking user behavior and needs into account.
- You also know which factors are crucial in interaction design and in the presentation of various types of content related to intended goals.
- You are able to test the usability and user experience of a design, to interpret research data and to propose improvements based on your interpretation.
With this knowledge and skills, you are equipped to manage and evaluate design processes, develop prototypes, evaluate designs, and advise clients on process or design improvements.
Additionally, you are able to bridge the gap between designers, programmers and the intended users.
Graduates work or start for example as:
- Visual Designer at Adversitement
- Consultant at ICATT Interactive media
- Creative Learning Consultant at Vivid Learning Studio
- UX Designer & Researcher at Atos
- Co-owner Spruit Digital
- Digital Transformation Specialist at Avisi
- User Experience Researcher at Adyen
- Creative Learning Consultant at Vivid Learning Studio
- Product Specialist Digital Audiences at DPG Media
- Learning experience designer at Helpr.ai
- Interactive Storyteller at Dephion
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Elaine Buis
Adviser Service Design and Communication at CINOP"During this Master's program I learned to be creative, analytical, and to be able to look at things from a different perspective. I apply these skills in my regular job, for example when I am setting up a process."
Alumni facts
- 85% of our alumni find a job within 6 months after graduation
- Average time between graduation and first paid job is 3.5 months
- Gross monthly income one year after graduation is € 3,001
Source: National Alumni Survey 2021 | n=40 (MSc Communication and Information Sciences, all tracks)
After your Master's
Your transition to the labor market
We help you prepare for your transition to the labor market by offering a number of career services:
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Coaching, support and training courses offered by our Student Career Services to improve your employability and communication skills.
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Dedicated Career Services Officers who can give you individual career guidance or help you to find interesting and relevant internships.
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Familiarize yourself with the labor market and meet potential employers by participating in several career events, which are organized every year in collaboration with the study associations.
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To those who wish to discover and develop their entrepreneurial talent, we offer education and support services.
Working in the Netherlands after graduation
After obtaining a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, non-EEA students can apply for a residence permit under the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’ scheme. This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find employment.
Interested in the New Media Design track?
Check your eligibility and the deadlines for application