Program Overview

Bachelor in Communication Science

The Bachelor in Communication Science is a three-year program that focuses on the study of communication processes in various contexts, including public, organizational, and private spheres. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of communication theories, methods, and practices, as well as the skills to analyze and solve communication problems.

Program Description

The program consists of 180 EC and is taught in both Dutch and English. The first year of the program introduces students to the basics of communication science, including the history and theory of communication, research methods, and statistical analysis. In the second year, students delve deeper into the field, exploring topics such as marketing and persuasive communication, media entertainment, and social research methodology. The third year of the program focuses on specialization, with students choosing from a range of electives and working on a bachelor's thesis.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the program, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the language requirements (Dutch or English). International students must also meet the admission requirements for the program, which include a minimum GPA of 3.0 and proficiency in English (TOEFL or IELTS).

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor in Communication Science includes a range of courses, such as:

• Introduction to Communication Science
• News and Journalism
• Interpersonal Communication
• Social Research Methodology
• Marketing and Persuasive Communication
• Media Entertainment
• Bachelor's Thesis

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Communication and Media
• Organizational Communication
• Public Relations
• Health Communication
• Political Communication

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor in Communication Science program can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Communication Specialist
• Public Relations Officer
• Marketing Manager
• Journalist
• Researcher

Minor Programs

The university offers a range of minor programs that can be taken in conjunction with the Bachelor in Communication Science. These minor programs include:

• Minor Brain and Mind
• Minor Global Health
• Minor Sustainability: Global Challenges, Interdisciplinary Solutions
• Minor Sport, Bewegen en Gezondheid
• Minor Business Administration - New Ways of Doing Business
• Minor Managing Digital Innovation
• Minor Economics
• Minor Islam
• Minor Digital Humanities and Social Analytics
• Minor in English
• Minor Gender and Diversity
• Minor History
• Minor Aan de slag met Literatuur
• Minor De Schrijfacademie
• Minor Psychologie en het Brein
• Minor Law and Global Society
• Minor Technology, Law and Ethics
• Minor Development and Global Challenges
• Minor Peace and Conflict Studies
• Minor Political Science
• Minor Philosophy
• Minor Anthropology
• Minor Bestuurswetenschap
• Minor Organisatiewetenschap
• Minor Sociologie

Minor Program Descriptions

Each minor program has its own unique description, requirements, and curriculum. For example:

• The Minor Brain and Mind explores the workings and functions of different types of brain cells and brain areas, and how this knowledge can be used to understand characteristics of the healthy brain.
• The Minor Global Health examines the complex health challenges facing the world today, including emerging infectious diseases, changing disease patterns, and the impact of globalization on health.
• The Minor Sustainability: Global Challenges, Interdisciplinary Solutions focuses on the grand challenges for sustainability, including climate change, poverty, and inequality.

Honours Programme

The university also offers an Honours Programme for talented and motivated students. The programme provides students with the opportunity to work on a research project, take advanced courses, and participate in seminars and workshops.

Interdepartmental Honours Courses

The Interdepartmental Honours Courses are taught by lecturers from the Vrije Universiteit, the University of Amsterdam, and Amsterdam University College, as well as guest lecturers from the Netherlands and abroad. The courses are designed to provide students with a broad range of knowledge and skills, and to challenge them to think critically and creatively.

Disclaimer

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