Overview

The Communication Science - Entertainment Communication programme of the University of Amsterdam focuses on the experience and impact of entertainment media and technology among a range of different groups, individuals, and contexts. In addition, we pay special attention to how content and design are related to the audience’s needs and preferences. You will study what makes particular entertainment media and technologies (e.g., games, advertising, social media) effective at reaching desired outcomes.

Careers

After graduation, you will be a media professional who is able to provide integral solutions to communication problems, within positions in advertising agencies, broadcasting companies, creative industries, social institutions, and academia. Our alumni are international experts working in organisations as diverse as KLM, MTV, Viacom, Microsoft and Heineken, or have started their own companies focusing on media development and user testing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clashing Views on Media Effects

Developing Media Entertainment

Investigative Journalism

Brand Communication

Digital Analytics

Digital Media Lifestyles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 4 other Masters in Journalism in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to our Master's programme in Communication Science requires you to have a certain level of knowledge and understanding of Communication Science theories. The admissions board will evaluate this based on your Bachelor’s curriculum and completed courses. Work experience is not taken into consideration.

Admission (conditionally) is usually realistic for students who at least hold an academic Bachelor's degree in Communication Science or a related discipline (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Communication & Information Studies, Media Studies, Journalism with a research emphasis, International Relations).

All Communication Science courses in the Master’s programmes are taught in English. You must therefore be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and produce written work in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23455 EUR / year

≈ 23455 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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Living costs

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