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Information Studies

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Information studies is a broad and interdisciplinary field, primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. It examines the interaction between people, organisations and any existing information systems, with the aim of creating, replacing, improving or understanding information systems.

Information studies tackles systemic problems first rather than individual pieces of technology within that system: it focuses on understanding information problems from the perspective of the stakeholders involved, and then applying technologies as needed. Not only aspects of computer science are incorporated, but also aspects of research fields like cognitive science, commerce, communications, management, philosophy, public policy, and the social sciences. 

The Master's programme in Information Studies at the UvA offers tracks in:

Data Science Information Systems

Application Deadlines

If you want to start this programme in September please start your application procedure on time, as getting all documents ready might take several days. The application deadlines are: 

  • EU/EEA students: 30 April 23:59 CEST
  • Non-EU/EEA students: 31 January 23:59 CEST
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Facts & Figures
Degree programme MSc Information Studies
Type Regular study programme
Mode Full-time, part-time
Credits 60 ECTS, 12 months
Language of instruction English
Starts in September
CROHO code 60229
Location Science Park