Communication Science (research)

Would you like to resolve communication challenges in practice? And be at the forefront of the newest developments in understanding the role of communication and media in an applied context?

The Research Master's (Professional track) in Communication Science is part of the flagship training programme of the Graduate School of Communication. It enables you to connect communication science theories and rigorous research methods to communication practice, as well as gain professional research experience by pursuing an internship in a professional communication organization

We assist you in designing a study programme suited to your theoretical and research interests, consisting of:

* substantive courses in the fields of corporate, persuasive, entertainment, and political communication

* advanced research methodology courses enabling the student to conduct high-quality research in applied settings

* internship in a professional communication organization and/or in the communication departments of organisations

* Master's thesis in the form of a research project

Upon successful completion of the programme, you are awarded a Research Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Communication Science. It is possible to transfer from the one year Master's programme in Communication Science to the Research Master's programme in Communication Science.

This ambitious Master's combines theoretical courses on the production, use and impact of information and mediated communication with a training in the conduct of academic-level research.

The Research Master's (Academic track) in Communication Science is a two-year Master's programme especially developed for students with above-average aptitude and ambitions who are looking for an excellent programme in Communication Science research. It is also the flagship training programme of the Graduate School of Communication.

We assist students in designing a study programme suited to their theoretical and academic research interests:

* substantive courses in the fields of corporate, persuasive, entertainment, and political communication, and cross-cutting topics such as digital analytics or political marketing

* advanced research methodology courses enabling the student to conduct high-quality research, plus an optional research internship

* participation in ASCoR's ongoing research

* Master's thesis in the form of a research project

Courses are taught in interactive groups.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are awarded a Research Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Communication Science.

It is possible to transfer from the one year Master's programme in Communication Science to the Research Master's programme in Communication Science.