Communication Science - Persuasive Communication University of Amsterdam

Overview

In the Communication Science - Persuasive Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study a variety of marketing and health communication theories, and learn how to apply these theories to challenging problems of consumer and health-related behaviour.

By using the latest scientific insights, you will learn how and under which conditions communication can be used as a strategic tool to inform and influence people. Particular attention is paid to communication through new media and technologies, including interactive and social media.

This track teaches you how to systematically develop and evaluate marketing and health communication messages and campaigns in a rapidly changing digital society. You will learn how people use media to fulfil their needs and how you can target your audience, choose appropriate channels and tools, use new media in an innovative way and evaluate the success of your messages and campaigns. Next to a firm theoretical base, we also closely collaborate with professionals in the field to assure an excellent preparation for your professional life. It is a fascinating and creative track with highly qualified and enthusiastic lecturers who provide students with the skills they need for a successful career in the communication departments of advertising, marketing or health organisations.

After graduation

This high-level Master’s prepares you for a variety of jobs creating broad employability:

• Communication advice and management (e.g., campaign developer in advertising or health, marketing communication strategist, public information expert, communication consultant, policy worker in broadcasting or health care, brand manager, media expert, webcare and social media agent, communication consultant, fundraising manager).

• Communication research (e.g., market researcher, media researcher, academic researcher).