Communication Science (research)
You’re a curious mind, eager to find answers to the communication science topics you care about most. In the Research Master’s in Communication Science, you’ll work alongside world-class scholars, deepen your knowledge of the field, master research methods, and gain practical skills to conduct meaningful studies of your own. You’ll learn how to use your research to drive social change, and prepare for a research-based career in academia or beyond.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🏆 #1 in Communication & Media Studies according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Feb09
Master's Week 9 -12 Feb
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
Why study the Research Master's in Communication Science at the UvA?
Academic and professional specialisation
How?
Choose between an academic or professional specialisation in the third semester, to match your interests.
Engage with renowned scholars
Who are they?
Your lecturers are world-class scholars affiliated with the ASCoR institute: Amsterdam School of Communication Research.
Gain practical experience through an internship
How?
Undertake an internship at a company or organisation of your choosing (professional track) or join cutting-edge projects in a research internship (academic track).
Cutting-edge methodologies
Learn more
Work alongside excellent lecturers and master advanced analytical and methodological techniques to understand the digital world around us.
Specialised mentoring programme
What?
Benefit from a mentoring programme designed to support your well-being and personal development, offering guidance on navigating challenges.
Is the Research Master's in Communication Science right for you?
Yes, if you:
- Want to develop your research skills to use in academia or professional settings.
- Aspire to gain hands-on research experience in the academic or professional field through an internship.
- Consider pursuing a PhD after your graduation or seeking a career where research skills are a core competency.
- Desire to extend your Master’s experience, delve deeper into the field of Communication Science, and explore your own research questions.
- Want to immerse yourself in a challenging academic environment and learn from scholars who are leading the global dialogue in Communication Science.
- Want to become part of a network of highly motivated students with a strong interest in the digital environment.
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With the Research Master’s so many opportunities open up, from a career in academia to jobs in research and analysis for NGOs or in the private sector.Read more about the experiences from current students
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- Communication Science (research)
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60163
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus