Communication Science (research)
Careers
This programme is an excellent preparation for a successful PhD in the Netherlands and abroad, but it also gives you a strong foundation for careers outside academia. You will develop advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills, enabling you to conduct high-quality research independently. You get a solid foundation for any career that requires strong research, analytical, and methodological skills.
Where do our graduates work?
Discover a selection of career examples from our alumni:
- Researcher - Motivaction International
- PhD candidate - Leiden University
- Advocacy and Communications Officer - Norwegian Refugee Council
- Senior Consultant Digital Transformation - Berenschot
- Assistant Professor & Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Amsterdam
- Data Analyst - Blendle
- Digital Communications Consultant - UN Habitat
- Market Research Specialist - Booking.com
- Editor - Publistat
- Research analyst - USP Marketing Consultancy
- Brand- & Crossmedia Researcher - MeMo2
- Customer Success Manager - MessageBird
- Insights Analyst - Validators
- Research Assistant - University of Amsterdam
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.
Specific Career Events for Communication Science
Join us several times a year for the Communication Science on the Spot colloquium series, hosted by the Graduate School of Communication. In these sessions, a communication professional gets interviewed. You can ask questions and join the discussion to spark a lively debate.
Past speakers include:
- Mirthe Enklaar (PepsiCo Benelux)
- Jutta Jakob (Newzoo)
- Belinda Borck (Tony's Chocolonely)
- Ashley Vinson (Twitter)
You can also join events and workshops from Career Matters, to help you get ready for the job market. You will get practical, relevant skills that will boost your employability after graduation.
Topics cover areas like:
- online marketing, such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Analytics, or Social Advertising
- journalism, including writing effective press releases or journalistic blogs
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 as an alumnus, you can also still use the Student Careers Centre.
Afstuderen aan de UvA | Research Master Communication Science | Universiteit van Amsterdam