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Media and Information

Bachelor
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The Bachelor's in Media and Information is dedicated to the exploration of digital culture and today’s ubiquitous forms of information. The programme provides you with the skills necessary to engage with contemporary themes such as surveillance, big data, digital archiving, citizen journalism, and the metrification of everyday life.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time

🏆 Ranked #1 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023


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Understand today's digital world 

In their private lives and as citizens or professionals, people constantly produce and use information. Contemporary life is shaped by ever more complex information technologies and an intensifying information economy. Information has become central to the arts, humanities, creative industries, journalism, and government and administration. Media and Information provides you with advanced conceptual and practical tools to understand the shifts in culture and society brought about by the constant transformation of the media.

Programme video
UvA Bachelor's programme in Media and Information explained

Find out in 6 minutes what the Media and Information programme is about and why you should study it at the University of Amsterdam.

1st place on QS 2023 Ranking by subject

Quality

200 first year students

International classroom

Thriving community of media companies and institutions

Amsterdam

Tailor the programme to your interest

Specialisations

Why study Media and Information at the UvA?

  • A world-class education
    The UvA ranks 1st in the world for Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 ánd 2023.
  • Tailor-made programme
    A cutting-edge, tailor-made programme that combines the most recent developments in the field, while offering students the freedom to choose their own area of specialisation.
  • A hands-on and practical education
    In addition to conceptual and critical capabilities, the programme teaches you applied research skills.
  • The chance to conduct research 
    About digital media in our state-of-the-art medialab, and employ the most advanced digital research methods, information systems, and software tools.
  • An ambitious international environment
    You will discuss the global media landscape with leading experts from all over the world, and an international student community.
  • The city of Amsterdam
    Strong ties with the thriving Amsterdam community of new media companies, digital art institutions, creative industries, game and app developers, archives, and museums.
Copyright: Greetje van der Werf
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Degree certificate

Media and Information is an accredited degree programme. After completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Bachelor's degree and the title Bachelor of Arts (BA).

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Facts & Figures
Degree programme
BA Media and Information
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
180 ECTS, 36 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
CROHO code
50010
Location
University Quarter