Communication Science: Research Master's
Careers
Discover a multitude of fulfilling career paths and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society. This programme is an excellent preparation for a successful PhD position in the Netherlands and abroad, but it also establishes a solid foundation for pursuits beyond academia. An extensive focus on advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills will enable you to independently conduct high-quality scientific research. Lay a solid foundation for careers where methodological and analytical rigour and research are essential.
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 by a lecturer or researcher from the Graduate School. You're always encouraged to 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), and Ashley Vinson (Twitter).
We regularly arrange events and workshops called Career Matters to help you get ready for the job market. These workshops aim to equip you with 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, as well as 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.
Hear from our alumni