Communication and Information Sciences
Become an all-round communication expert by combining insights from various disciplines such as communication science, cognitive science, psychology, media design, and marketing. Follow a broad program or specialize in Business Communication and Digital Media, Communication and Cognition, or New Media Design.
Education and COVID-19
All education takes place on campus again, now that the coronavirus measures have been scaled back. Of course, we will always maintain a safe environment for our students and staff. Therefore, a few basic measures still apply. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation, see our FAQs for prospective students.
National Alumni Survey 2021 | n=40 (MSc Communication and Information Sciences, all tracks)
National Alumni Survey 2021 | n=40 (MSc Communication and Information Sciences, all tracks)
National Alumni Survey 2021 | n=40 (MSc Communication and Information Sciences, all tracks)
Program and courses
Study communication in light of current social and technological developments. Acquire solid research skills to contribute to the development of evidence-based communication strategies and tools. Tailor the program to your own preferences by choosing from a wide range of electives.
- Delve into a variety of topics such as:
- How can organizations protect their (online) reputation during a crisis?
- How can data visualization techniques be used to enhance comprehension?
- How can games and ‘gamification’ be used to increase learning outcomes?
- Connect theory to practice by working with real-life cases.
- You have the option to specialize with one of the following tracks:
- Consider applying for the two-year Dual degree program with Wirtschaftsuniversität Vienna, focusing on business communication with special emphasis on digital and intercultural communication. A scholarship covers part of the tuition.
Typical courses are:
- Interactive Storytelling
- Digital Health Communication
- Language Technology & Society
- Multimodal Communication & Persuasion
- Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
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Psychology of Business Communication
Career prospects
Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): MSc in Communication and Information Sciences. You are up to speed with the latest developments in the field of communication and able to deal with the challenges and opportunities presented by social and technological changes. Your knowledge and skills enable you to develop evidence-based communication strategies and to test and optimize the effectiveness of communication processes, tools, and content.
Graduates work or start for example as:
- Marketing & Communications Specialist at Rotterdam Ahoy
- Junior Insights Consultant at CHOICE insights + strategy
- User Experience Researcher at Adyen
- Social media manager at Vodafone
- Lecturer Communication skills at Avans Hogeschool
- Interactive Storyteller at Dephion
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 20201| n = 40 (Communication and Information Sciences, all tracks)
Admission and Application
This program starts:
At the end of August and at the end of January
Best preparatory programs:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Information Sciences, Communication Studies and Linguistics.
- The academic background of the students in our Master's program varies a lot. If you have a Bachelor's degree in a different subject area than those mentioned above you are also welcome to apply if you have basic knowledge of and followed courses on, for example, communication theory, psycholinguistics, social psychology, or business communication.
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.
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More information on this Master's program
Download the brochure with information on program content, admission requirements, career prospects, housing and immigration matters, and student life in Tilburg. Throughout the year you can take part in various types of events: on-campus, abroad or online.
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