Communication and Information Sciences

Program and courses

Study the broad concept of communication from many perspectives, including those of linguistics, cognitive and social psychology, computational modeling and document design. 

• The combination of approaches and research traditions enables you to work as a communication expert in various fields, including education, research, or the business sector.
• You can choose freely from among an extensive list of courses from the tracks of Business Communication and Digital Media, Communication Design, New Media Design, and Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence to create your own Master’s program.

Typical courses are:

• Negotiation Strategies
• Computer Games, and Digital Storytelling
• Mobile Media & Society

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Career prospects

A Master of Science in Communication and Information Sciences opens a broad range of career paths in business, research, and education. You will be able to analyze and consult on internal and external communications, or can start your career as an academic researcher in this field. Remember that these opportunities are worldwide, because your studies are internationally-oriented.

Graduates work or start for example as:

• Internal Communications Benelux at Unilever
• Specialist Marketing Resource Management at Rabo Bank
• Key Account Manager Wholesale at Redbull

Alumni facts

• Average number of months until first paid job: 2.5
• Finds a job within 6 months after graduation: 89%
• Gross monthly income one year after graduation: EUR 2,310

Source: National Alumni Survey 2016 | N = 35

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Admission and Application

This program starts:

End of August and End of January

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

Available for both Research University students and students of a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO).

Tuition fees academic year 2018-2019

* The EU rate only applies if you enroll for the program without a Master's degree from a Dutch university. More information about the tuition fees and scholarships available for international students.

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Related Master’s programs

• Business Communication and Digital Media
• New Media Design
• Communication Design
• Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Research Master in Language and Communication