News media, social media, and AI play a crucial role in how citizens are informed and how they make political choices. How do media influence our political opinions? What is the impact of disinformation on trust in institutions? And how do media function in times of polarisation? During your studies, you gain scientific knowledge about political communication, journalism, media dynamics, and public opinion, and learn to critically analyse media coverage and investigate its societal impact.
Theory, research, and analysis in realistic assignments
In CS: Media and Democracy, you combine scientific theory with critical thinking and analytical skills in your assignments. You work on current societal and political issues, sometimes in collaboration with external partners. In addition, you conduct scientific research on the relationship between media, citizens, and democratic institutions, learning to substantiate how media influence democratic processes.
Prefer to study Communication Science in Dutch? Then choose CW: Media en Democratie.