Communication Science
Are you interested in everything related to communication, media, and digital technology? Come and study Communication Science and learn how media can have an impact on individuals and society, and vice versa. Discover how to conduct research and effectively use media to achieve a goal. You will also study how and why people use different forms of media.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
Nov16
Bachelor's Week 16-23 Nov
Nov25
Study in Amsterdam Week
Numerus fixus
Whether this Bachelor's programme has a numerus fixus for the academic year of 2025-2026 still has to be decided. The information about the application procedure will be updated in September 2024.
Why study Communication Science at the UvA?
Study 4 different domains
Which ones?
Corporate, Entertainment, Persuasive and Political Communication and Journalism. These courses are covered so you learn to look at Communication Science from different perspectives.
Get hands-on experience
How?
You do an internship as part of the study programme.
Worldwide number 1
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Our Bachelor’s has been ranked Nr. 1 in the QS Media & Communication rankings since 2018.
Research-orientated programme
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You learn a lot about doing research and conduct research yourself. Also, the programme has strong links with top researchers at one of the world's biggest research institutes: Amsterdam School of Communication Research.
Flexibility to arrange your own study programme
How?
After one and a half years, you have many options to choose from, such as your internship, studying abroad, electives or a minor.
Is Communication Science right for you?
- You are interested in media, society, culture and communication.
- You enjoy school subjects such as economics, history and social studies.
- You can work well independently, take initiative and develop your own ideas.
- You speak English very well, so you can read English academic literature and engage in group discussions.
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BSc Communication Science
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 56615
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus
More facts & figures about this study:
see website www.studiekeuze123.nl