Program Overview

Master's Program in Journalism

The Master's program in Journalism at VU University Amsterdam is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in journalism, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. The program focuses on the latest developments in the field, including multimedia storytelling, data journalism, and investigative reporting.

Program Structure

The program consists of two semesters, with a focus on the intersection of journalism and science. In the first semester, students learn to produce high-quality journalism, while in the second semester, they focus on conducting scientific research in collaboration with the journalistic field.

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Key Issues in Journalism Science
• News Production and Citizenship
• Journalistic Genres: Changes in Form and Function
• News Frames, News Impact, and Citizenship
• Practicum in Investigative Journalism
• Impact of Journalistic Products
• Research on Journalistic Practice
• Applied Methods and Techniques
• Master's Thesis in Communication and Information Sciences: Journalism

Masterclasses

The program features masterclasses, which provide students with the opportunity to learn from experienced journalists and researchers. These classes focus on the latest developments in the field, such as new forms of storytelling, data journalism, and investigative reporting.

Internships

After completing their thesis, students can participate in a summer internship, which provides them with hands-on experience in the field. The internship can be taken into account as an "extra muris activity" on their diploma.

Master's Thesis

The master's thesis is a comprehensive research project that focuses on a current issue in journalism. Students use scientific methods and techniques to conduct their research, which contributes to the scientific knowledge of the field.

Career Prospects

The Master's program in Journalism prepares students for a career in the media industry. Graduates can work as journalists, social media experts, or researchers, and are highly sought after by news media organizations.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Multimedia storytelling
• Data journalism
• Investigative reporting
• Journalistic genres
• News production and citizenship
• Impact of journalistic products

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced researchers and journalists, including:

• Prof. dr. Damian Trilling
• Dr. Tim Groot Kormelink
• Dr. Kenza Lamot
• Dr. Anita van Hoof
• Dr. Marloes Jansen
• Dr. Luuk Lagerwerf
• Dr. Mariken van der Velden
• Dr. Kasper Welbers

Start Date

The program starts on September 1st.

Language

The program is taught in Dutch, but students are expected to have a good command of English, as some courses may be taught in English.