University of Groningen MA in Communication and Information Studies
University of Groningen

University of Groningen

MA in Communication and Information Studies

Groningen, Netherlands

MA

12 months

English

Full time

15 Aug 2026*

Sep 2026

EUR 2,695 / per year **

On-Campus

* Dutch students | next start date: 01 September 2027 next deadline: 15 August 2027

** EU/EEA: € 2695 | non-EU/EEA: € 19900

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Key Summary

    About : The MA Communication and Information Studies offers students a chance to explore various dimensions of communication, technology, and information management. The program emphasizes critical thinking and practical skills for navigating today's information landscape. With a duration of one year, students engage with diverse topics including media studies, information systems, and communication strategies while working on real-world projects.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as public relations, digital communication, and information management. Other options include roles in journalism, corporate communication, and technology consulting, enabling alumni to impact various industries effectively.

Are you interested in information and communication processes? Then you should choose one of the tracks of this Master's degree programme.

  • Communication Studies This track allows you to either specialize in one field of communication or broaden your understanding of communication studies as a whole by choosing a range of courses from our four central themes: health, education, corporate and organizational, and environmental communication. Students will acquire essential knowledge and skills to thrive as communication experts in a range of professional settings.
  • Information Science This track is completely in English and focuses on the theory and the research of language, text and digital communication. Topics that are of interest are e.g. natural language processing, semantic web and digital communication.
  • Digital Humanities The track Digital Humanities teaches you to look at culture, language and history through the lens of digital research methods.
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