Overview

The Media Studies - Digital Cultures programme offered by Maastricht University is unique in The Netherlands in that it combines digital media studies and digital humanities providing you with a thorough grounding in key theories, methods, user practices, and skills for a wide range of professions after your studies.

Students at Media Studies - Digital Cultures programme offered by Maastricht University will:

Create their own professional blog via course assignments throughout the year

Present research for a broader audience via the creation of digital collections, podcasts, and your blog

Work with international teams on research and production

Learn and put into practice design thinking and project management skills

Learn technologies to create 3D artefacts

Create a video documentary

Create an app-based soundscape

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real Virtualities

Transformations in Digital Cultures

Machines of Knowledge

Research Design

Design Thinking and Maker Culture

Creating Digital Collections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 32 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

submit proof of a bachelor's or master's degree,

submit your curriculum vitae,

write a letter of motivation,

submit a writing sample,

demonstrate proficiency in English.

a recent passport picture. The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements.

a Copy of your valid passport or identity card.

a Copy of your most recent grades transcript and a copy of your diploma if you have obtained it.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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