Program Overview

Overview of the Master's Programme: CIS: Dialogue, Health and Society

The Master's programme in CIS: Dialogue, Health and Society is an international track that uniquely combines a solid theoretical understanding of real-life interactions on contemporary health and societal topics with the development of empirically-based advice and training.

Programme Description

This programme embarks on an academic journey to explore the power of language to shape current health and societal challenges such as the crisis of faith in child vaccination, the polarisation surrounding the climate crisis, the persistence of inequalities, and the resurgence of gender and racial prejudices. Language is at the heart of how these and other present-day problems are defined, constructed, contested, and resolved.

Joining a Community of Like-Minded People

By joining this track, students join a group of like-minded people who are driven to make a difference in society. They also join a community of scholars who are passionate about fostering dialogue and equality. Alongside teaching sessions, various research activities are frequently organised, which foster a vibrant academic community. Students will become part of a larger international research network, gaining insights and connections that will support their professional growth.

Programme Content

The programme content includes learning to analyze and support conversations in a variety of settings, including healthcare, public debates, and online discussions, using innovative qualitative methods. Internships at health and societal organizations, such as the RIVM, WHO, and GGD Amsterdam, will equip students with practical experience and prepare them for a successful career in a range of advisory, research, policy, or educational positions.

Student Testimonials

Students who have participated in the programme have expressed their enthusiasm for the track, with one student noting that it is "the perfect master to help you understand the power dialogue can have over healthcare decision making in society".

Programme Details

• Duration: 1 year
• Study Type: Full-time
• Language: English

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be well-prepared for careers in advisory, research, policy, or educational positions, leveraging the power of language to make a difference in health and societal challenges.

Related Programmes

Other master's programmes that may be of interest include:

• CIS: Multimodal Communication
• Linguistics