Communication and Information Sciences Tilburg University

Overview

A Master of Science in Communication and Information Sciences from Tilburg University opens a broad range of career paths in business, research, and education. 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.

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 AI be used to support organizations' interactions with their stakeholders? 
• How can online campaigns be set up to prevent misinformation and cyberharassment?

• How to design digital media applications that meets the needs of users and society?

Develop contemporary research skills, such as working with Virtual and Augmented Reality, eye-tracking, EEG and sensory technology. Within various courses, gain practical skills such as negotiating, preparing and presenting a pitch, writing a communication plan, and working in teams.

Graduates work or start for example as:

• Commercial copywriter at NCOI
• Press officer / Communications advisor at the Dutch Emissions Authority
• Web Editor at Ikea
• Research Manager Brand Engagement at MetrixLab