Fitria Jelyta, alumnus Communication Design

"I believe that the courses I took sufficiently equipped me to navigate through the complex and dynamic profession of communication and media."

Fitria Jelyta (26), alumnus and Project Manager Communications at HIER Klimaatbureau

Communication and Cognition

1 year English Starts end of August and end of January

Gain insights about Cognition, Language and Communication and become an expert in how people process information online and offline, master conversation characteristics and learn to understand the psychological aspects of communication. This is a track of MSc Communication and Information Sciences.

82%
would choose the same program again, at the same university

National Alumni Survey 2017 | n=36

89%
finds a job within 6 months after graduation

National Alumni Survey, 2017 | n=36

€ 2,433
gross monthly income one year after graduation

National Alumni Survey, 2017 | n=36

Program and courses

In this track you learn how to use language in digital applications, ranging from email to messenger systems and social media channels. Additionally you will learn how people interpret emotions, make choices and convince others.  By studying the communication processes you also learn communicate effectively yourself!

This is a track of MSc Communication and Information Sciences. You can choose to follow the main program or one of the tracks.

Typical courses are:

  • Cognition & Process
  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Visual Communication
  • Miscommunication & Emotion

More on the program and courses

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Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): MSc Communication and Information Sciences, Communication and Cognition.

As a Master of Science with a specialization in Communication and Cognition you are able to conduct research on the transfer of information through textual and non-verbal communication. Moreover, you will be capable of advising people about writing a clear, attractive and convincing text according to various communication objectives.

Graduates work or start for example as:

  • Online Channel Manager at VodafoneZiggo
  • Marketing Communication at Bed & Breakfast Europe
  • Webeditor at DBN Media

Alumni facts

  • Average number of months until first paid job: 2
  • Finds a job within 6 months after graduation: 92%
  • Gross monthly income one year after graduation: € 2,433

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2017

More on the career prospects

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Application and admission

This program starts:

At the end of August and at the end of January (both the Master’s and the Pre-Master’s programs)

Best preparatory programs:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Information Sciences, Communication Studies, Linguistics, or a modern language.
  • The academic background of the students in our Master's program varies a lot. Students with a Bachelor's degree in a different subject area are also most welcome to apply.

Pre-Master's program

Open to both Research University students and students of a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO).

Tuition fees and scholarships

International students, please find all information about the tuition fees and the scholarships available.

Interested in this Master's program?

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More information

Please feel free to contact us with your personal queries. You can contact us through the blue button on every page of the Master's website. Or find out more by choosing one of the options below.

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Study choice events

  1. To be announced

    Virtual Open Week: February 25 - March 1

    During our Virtual Open Week, from Monday February 25th until Friday March 1st, you have the opportunity to experience our international Bachelor’s and Master’s programs without having to travel to Tilburg or even leave the comfort of your home. The Virtual Open Week will offer topic-specific online information sessions - including information on studying in Holland, living in Tilburg and studying at Tilburg University - as well as live chat and a Q&A.

  2. 10:00 - 14:45

    Open day Master's programs

    The Open day on Saturday 6 April 2019 offers you the opportunity to get acquainted with our English taught (Pre-)Master's programs and Research Masters, get a taste of the atmosphere at our campus and speak with current students, lecturers and academic advisors.

  3. To be announced

    Trial lectures Master's programs Tilburg University

    Are you interested in one or more Master's programs and do you want to experience what it is like to follow this program(s) at Tilburg University? Then follow a trial lecture! You can follow a regular lecture of the Master's program(s) of your choice in November and December, 2019.

Interested in the Communication and Cognition track?

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Application and admission

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