Persuasive Communication (Communication Science)
Career
This high-level Master’s prepares you for a variety of jobs creating broad employability. Our alumni are (inter)national experts working at different types of organisations, for example, corporates like PepsiCo, Unilever and Booking.com, communication consultancy agencies like MediaCom and Kantar, or governmental organisations like the Netherlands Cancer institute.
Graduates can be found working in various positions, these include:
- Campaign developer in advertising or health
- Marketing communication strategist
- Media strategist
- Public information expert
- Policy worker in the media or healthcare sector
- Consultant
- Brand manager
- Social media manager
- Market researcher
Your diploma is not a farewell
After graduating, you don't have to say goodbye to the University of Amsterdam! We are happy to help you develop your career. You can join the young alumni programme, which will assist you in mapping out your career. And you can also still use the Student Careers Centre up to one year after graduating.
Graduating in Communication Science at the UvA
UvA Student Careers Centre
The Student Careers Centre is there to help with your career development. You can contact them to discuss your options, ambitions and doubts at any time during your studies.
Career events
- Several times a year, the Graduate School of Communication hosts a colloquium series called Communication Science on the Spot. During these sessions, a communication professional is interviewed by a Graduate School lecturer or researcher. Attendees are always encouraged to ask questions and join the conversation in order to help stimulate a lively debate. Previous speakers include Mirthe Enklaar (PepsiCo Benelux), Yakunu van Santen (Rijksmuseum), Belinda Borck (Tony's Chocolonely), and Marijne Beijen (Het Parool).
- We regularly organise events and workshops under the name Career Matters that help you prepare yourself for entry into the job market. The workshops are designed to help you gain practical, relevant skills that will help improve your employability after graduation. Think of topics related to online marketing for example, such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Analytics or Social Advertising, or to the field of journalism, such as writing an effective press release or a journalistic blog.