Psychology of the Digital Media Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam

Is this the programme you're looking for?

This master track focuses on the role of digital media in human thought and behaviour.

The study programme in a nutshell

You will learn to apply theories from Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Educational Psychology to address this topic. You will furthermore receive training in methods such as experience sampling, text mining, and educational analytics. 

This master track prepares you for a position either in industry and consultancy or in academic research and education. You will acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand in our current society. 

What you will learn

The programme will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge about the effects of the digital media on information processing, learning, and work performance. You will learn to analyse these effects using innovative techniques such as experience sampling, text-mining, and learning analytics.

Career opportunities after graduation

Students who complete this master track will be equipped to find positions as data scientists, content managers, social media trainees, educational designers, and academic researchers.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB), Erasmus University Rotterdam to find course entry requirements.

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