Media Studies
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | September | €2530 per year | €18700 per year |
About Media Studies, Master Degree - at University of Groningen
Do you want to learn more about digital and social media, media use or journalism? Choose one of the four tracks of the MA Mediastudies. All tracks have a duration of a year and a half (90 ECTS).
Journalism (English-taught) Are you passionate about news and do you want to report and analyze current affairs? Do you want to know why journalism is transforming so quickly nowadays? This track trains students from diverse parts of the world to become international journalists, with in-depth academic knowledge in the field of Journalism Studies presented by journalism researchers and intensive training by experienced journalists, offering a solid foundation in the skills that are needed to succeed in journalism today. For the track Journalism a selection procedure is in place.
Media, Cultural Industries and Innovation In this MA track students explore how media are produced and (re-)used in a digital era. You study how new media technologies enable innovative formats and distinctive practices of media use, re-use and consumption. Moreover, you will apply academic knowledge and research skills to tackle societal challenges. If you are interested in studying media production and practice and the roles innovation and entrepreneurship play in this, this is the track for you.
Media, Digital Transformations and Society In this MA track students investigate the impacts of digital media on contemporary society. Through the track's specific focus on media literacies and inclusion and data and technology, you investigate how networked technologies might help in creating more equitable and sustainable societies. Throughout the program, you will apply academic knowledge and research skills to tackle these societal challenges. If you are interested in studying topics such as digital citizenship and the platform society, this is the track for you.
Entry requirements
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