Bachelor's Communication Science - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Lead the communication revolution

Bachelor

English

3 years

Full-time

How do social media contribute to the spread of (mis)information? What’s the best way for an organisation to tackle reputational damage? And is it easier to have tough conversations via social media, or is it better to have them face-to-face? If you're interested in how media and communication influence the way we think, act and feel, then the Bachelor's in Communication Science could be right for you.

Do you want to use media and communication to make the world a better place?
During the Bachelor's in Communication Science, you’ll take a scientific approach to studying communication processes. You’ll learn to analyse and understand the many forms of media and communication. Alongside curriculum- and methodology-based courses, each semester you’ll also work on a project on a research topic of your choice, often in collaboration with industry professionals. This allows you to create impact and become familiar with the various roles a communication professional can take on.

As a communication scientist, you’ll be an information expert, acting as a spokesperson or PR officer. But you could also design campaigns or conduct media analyses. In all cases, you’ll play a crucial role in solving problems.

Would you prefer to follow this programme in Dutch? Then choose Communicatiewetenschap.

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Timely and relevant: We’re living through a communication revolution, and we often don’t fully understand how all these media impact ourselves, organisations and society. But soon, you’ll be able to provide that insight!

Strong in research: Not only will you learn a lot about communication, but you’ll also become skilled in conducting research and applying the latest techniques.

Combination of disciplines: Communication Science is an interdisciplinary field: you’ll combine insights from psychology, sociology, media studies and marketing. You’ll also take shared courses with other programmes within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Personal supervision: We enjoy working with students to continuously improve our education. The atmosphere between students and professors is open and accessible, as exemplified by the thrilling annual football tournament between staff and students.

Career opportunities: With the up-to-date knowledge and skills you’ll acquire, you’ll be well-prepared for a range of roles as a communications expert. You could work as a communications adviser, PR officer, spokesperson or on an organisation’s webcare team, for example. As a media expert, you might find opportunities in (journalistic) media or media agencies.

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