Communication Studies

Study programme

Dutch-taught Master of Communication Studies

Study programme

Dutch-taught Master of Communication Studies

Master of Communication Studies

General Stem

Compulsory courses - 9 ECTS-credits

Contemporary Perspectives in Communication Studies
Course code:
2100PSWAOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Contemporary Communication Practices: Work field and Skills
Course code:
2100FSWHCW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

Compulsory courses 18 ECTS-credits

Master's Thesis Communication Studies
Course code:
2900FSWMCW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB
Seminar Master Thesis
Course code:
2100FSWMCW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

Seminar

1 seminar to choose from the list - 6 ECTS-credits

Seminar on Journalism and Content Marketing
Course code:
2800FSWSJC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Seminar Media and Creative Industries
Course code:
2800FSWSMC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Seminar Interpersonal Communication
Course code:
2800PSWSGI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Seminarie Webcommunication
Course code:
2800PSWSNI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Seminar Strategic Consulting
Course code:
2800FSWSSC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

Specialisations in Communication - 27 ECTS-credits

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At least 18 ECTS-credits to choose from one of the three Specialisations,
1. Specialisation Media and Creative Industries
2. Specialisation Strategic Communication
3. Specialisation Media, Technology and Societal Change

SPECIALISATION MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Film Theory
Course code:
2400PSWFTH
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Popular Culture and Diversity
Course code:
2100PSWPOC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Television and Digital Convergence
Course code:
2100PSWRTS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Visual Sociology and Anthropology
Course code:
2400PSWVSA
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

SPECIALISATION STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

Consumer Psychology
Course code:
2100PSWCOP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Psychology and psychiatry
Lecturer(s):
Digital Media Marketing
Course code:
2100FSWDMM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Health Communication
Course code:
2100PSWGCO
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Internal Communication
Course code:
2100PSWICO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Governmental and Social Profit Communication
Course code:
2100PSWOSP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

SPECIALISATION MEDIA, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETAL CHANGE

Digital Media Futures
Course code:
2100PSWNIM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Persuasive Technologies
Course code:
2100FSWPUT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Journalism and Crossmedia
Course code:
2100PSWJCR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
New technologies : Opportunities and Challenges
Course code:
2100FSWNTK
Semester:
1E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

Optional Specialisations - 9 ECTS-credits

The other 9 ECTS-credits can be chosen from the list below:
1. Same or a different specialisation cluster
2. Master FSW
3. Internship (see below)
4. Master MPC (see list below)
5. Community Service Learning

Internship
Course code:
2100FSWSTA
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses MPC

Professional Communication (English)
Course code:
2004FLWMPC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
Professional Communication (French)
Course code:
2005FLWMPC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
French
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
Professional Communication (German)
Course code:
2006FLWMPC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
German
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
Business Communication (Spanish)
Course code:
2007FLWMPC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Spanish
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester,continuous assessment
Study domain:
Linguistics and Proficiency
Lecturer(s):
Negotiation (sem 1)
Course code:
1303TEWKOO
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
The student must have obtained a credit for the course listed below, or it must be included in the study programme:
Bachel's thesis
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business Communication
Lecturer(s):
Community Service Learning
Course code:
1003CPGCSL
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
continuous assessment
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):