Communication Science - Political Communication University of Amsterdam

Overview

In the Communication Science - Political Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will study how interactions between (non-)governmental actors, politicians, journalists, and citizens take shape, and what features and effects they have. By using the latest scientific insights, you will learn how (social) media influences political engagement and how citizens’ use of media is changing. 

You will discuss who tries to influence the news, how powerful the media actually are, and how this differs in different countries. 

Many issues are discussed in this track, always in line with recent trends and events, and preferably using an open, international and comparative perspective.  Such topics include the emergence of weblogs and citizen journalism, increasing globalisation, agenda-setting and the framing of socially relevant issues by media, politicians, spin doctors and other stakeholders.

Careers

The track provides the basis for editorial, policy, advisory and research positions in the media sector, government, politics, civil-society organisations and the commercial world. 

Graduates can be found working as:

• spokespersons 

• information officers 

• PR managers 

• communication consultants for numerous organisations ranging from local municipalities to the European Union and from non-governmental organisations to ministries.