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MASTER OF SCIENCE
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
PROGRAMME GUIDE
2018/2019
programme guide 2018 / 2019 3
• Modern communication professionals need a STUDY PROGRAMME Examination Board. The three core courses have shared learning goals with
c A Master’s Internship Communication Science (10
combination of academic thinking and a down-to-
earth practical orientation. There is no future for COMMUNICATION STUDIES EC). You may start the Internship when you have
a specialization-specific perspective. In the Essentials
course, students familiarize themselves with theories
ivory tower scholars, or for practitioners who merely The one-year Master’s programme in Communication actively participated in the core courses Essentials and core concepts in Communication Science in
apply handbook knowledge. Communication Studies starts in September and February. This in Communication Science and Societal Challenges. general as well as in their specific specialization. In the
professionals must have the knowledge, attitude internationally oriented programme is taught entirely in 4. A Master’s Thesis (25 EC). In general, you may start Societal Challenges course, students explore the
and skills to develop tailor-made solutions for English and leads to the title of Master of Science the master thesis project when you have contributions of their specialization to societal issues. In
complex problems and challenges. (MSc). This programme is only available on a full-time successfully completed the core courses Essentials the Research Topics course, students formulate a
basis. Before starting with the master’s programme you in Communication Science and Societal Challenges. research proposal that fits within their own
To help our students develop themselves into have to choose one out of four specializations. specialization. The Research Topics course serves as a
communication professionals of the future, our It is possible to choose more Master’s courses than the preparation for the Master’s Thesis research.
programme pays a lot of attention to personal The four specializations are: necessary 20 EC specialization / elective courses.
development and career perspectives. Our programme • Organizational Communication & Reputation
involves active participation and student-driven • Technology & Communication
learning. • Marketing Communication & Design
• Digital Marketing Communication Scheme 1 Master’s programme without internship
We expect our students to take initiative and deepen
their understanding of complex topics through hands- The academic year is divided into two semesters, each Semester 1 Semester 2
on cases. Curiosity, creativity and critical thinking are consisting of two blocks. Each block consists of eight Block 1A Block 1B Block 2A Block 2B
highly valued. Throughout the programme, students teaching weeks and two weeks in which examinations
5 EC 5 EC 25 EC
will collaborate in small groups with teaching staff and are planned. The Master’s programme consists of 60
fellow students. We offer a welcoming, informal EC (European Credits; 1 EC corresponds with 28 hours Essentials in Research Topics
atmosphere that is beneficial for active learning. of study load). A nominal study load is 15 EC (three Communication Science
Students are assigned to a career mentor (a teaching courses) per block, but it is allowed to take more or 201800090 201800091
staff member) to reflect on their development of fewer courses in a block. The exact range of Master Thesis Communication Science
5 EC 5 EC
personal competencies and career objectives. specialization courses and the blocks in which courses
Societal Challenges Specialization /
are offered may vary per academic year.
Elective course
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STRUCTURE OF THE STUDY 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC
PROGRAMME Specialization /
Elective course
Specialization /
Elective course
Specialization /
Elective course
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
The study programme consists of
the following elements: Scheme 2 Master’s programme with internship
Organization 1. Three core courses: Essentials in Communication Semester 1 Semester 2
Science (5 EC), Societal Challenges (5 EC) and
Research Topics (5 EC); Block 1A Block 1B Block 2A Block 2B
2. Two obligatory specialization courses (total 10 EC). Most 5 EC 5 EC 25 EC
of the specialization courses are offered once per year; Essentials in
3. Elective courses (total 10 EC). The tied choice space Research Topics Master Thesis Communication Science
Communication Science
Technology Design of 10 EC offers much flexibility:
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a Additional specialization courses from the chosen
specialization, courses from another specialization 5 EC 5 EC
in the Master’s programme Communication Societal Challenges Specialization course
Studies, or a combination, 201800092 201800100
b Master courses from another Master’s programme 5 EC 10 EC
at the University of Twente. If you choose courses
Specialization course Master Internship Communication Science
from another Master’s programme this has to be
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approved beforehand by the programme’s
6 programme guide 2018 / 2019 7
• What are the effects of the introduction Examples of questions we address are:
of robotics on employees’ work meaning? • How do organization members present
• How is leadership constituted by themselves to their outside world?
communicative behaviours? • How can organizations deal with scandals
• How do organizations effectively and crises to protect their reputation?
implement new strategies? • How can organizations get into a dialogue with
• What are success and fail factors external stakeholders like local, national, or
of mergers between organizations? international governments by means of
public affairs or lobbying?
INFLUENCING RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS • What are innovative ways to start a company
The success of organizations depends to a large extent in the context of societal transformations?
to their relationships with internal or external
stakeholders: employees, shareholders, customers, SPECIALIZATION COURSES
suppliers, the government and the media, to mention a First semester
few. In these times of unprecedented transparency and • Networked Business Communication
a complicated and ever-evolving media landscape, • Public Affairs
organizations must try to build and maintain good • Work and Technology
Students preparing their project work relationships with all relevant stakeholders and secure
a stable and respected position in society. Second semester
Organizations must actively manage their reputation, • Reputation Management
decide how they relate to sustainability and social • Vision, Strategy and Leadership
responsibility, and find way to balance self-interests • Trust and Risk
with the interests of other stakeholders, for instance
SPECIALIZATION strategically advise organizations on how to handle the using public relations and public affairs.
• What are the 21st century skills people need to Examples of questions we address are:
function well in society? • How can we design products for optimal UX?
• Why do people adopt some technologies almost
COMMUNICATION SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY immediately and some others not?
Not all technologies that are developed will be • How do people appropriate technologies so that the
successful. Much depends on communication. It is products fit into their lives or jobs?
crucial that designers of technology understand users • What are critical success factors in the
and their use situations. Users seldom adopt a implementation of software in organizations?
technology as is; they normally appropriate it to make it • How can we support users to make optimal use of
compatible with their wishes and experiences. Usability technologies?
and user experience (UX) play an important role in the
success of technologies. Communication professionals SPECIALIZATION COURSES
may serve as user advocates in technological design First semester
processes or take the responsibility for various types of • Human-Centred Design
Students working on their project in the DesignLab user support. They may also focus on other • User Support
stakeholders in technological design processes, for • Innovative Digital Public Services
instance by popularizing advanced technologies,
persuading investors or other critical stakeholders, or Second semester
facilitating public debate about the desirability of new • Social Implications of the Internet
SPECIALIZATION TECHNOLOGY constantly changing. At the societal level, there are
technologies. In this specialization, we analyse the role
of communication as a success factor for technologies.
• User Support
• Trust and Risk
& COMMUNICATION growing concerns about new forms of inequality,
disintegration, polarization, and privacy threats.
Technology is everywhere. Our lives are strongly Developments such as artificial intelligence,
affected by ongoing technological developments. Think robotization, smart products, and the internet of things
of the impact of smartphones, the internet and social replace some of the communication traditionally done
Scheme 4 Core courses and specialization courses Technology & Communication
media on our daily life, work, and society. by humans. And technology itself becomes a
Developments such as robotization, artificial communication means. Think of persuasive technology, Semester 1 Semester 2
intelligence, the internet of things, and nanotechnology such as apps and serious games. Augmented reality, Block 1A Block 1B Block 2A Block 2B
are increasingly changing the world we live and work virtual reality and 3D printing gradually blur the
5 EC 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC
in. This specialization focuses on the interaction boundaries between the offline and the online world. In
between technology and communication within this specialization, we analyse how technology affects Essentials in Essentials in
Research Topics Research Topics
society. This interaction is twofold: Technology the very nature of communication. Communication Science Communication Science
influences the way we communicate, and at the same 201800090 201800091 201800090 201800091
time communication is crucial for the development, Examples of questions we address are: 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC
acceptance and use of new technologies. • What are the effects of the digital society on Societal Challenges User Support Societal Challenges User Support
inequality between people?
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• How do smartphones and instant messaging affect
We are rapidly moving toward a digital society. our interpersonal communication? 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC 5 EC
Computers, the internet and smartphones play a • How do people handle privacy threats imposed by Innovative Digital Public Social Implications of the
Human-Centred Design Trust and Risk
central role in our lives. Instant messaging and social their mobile phones? Services Internet
media have redefined our ways of communicating and • What are the effects of social media on polarization 201800094 201400188 201400191 201800098
our relationships with others. The media landscape is and trust in news media?
programme guide 2018 / 2019 11
Study area in Ravelijn growing concerns about privacy and misuse of data,
Second semester
which already have resulted in new legislation.
• Advanced Topics in Digital Marketing
Examples of questions we address are:
• Advertising and Consumer Psychology
• Trust and Risk
• How do ‘big data’ analytics allow companies to
target specific consumers?
SPECIALIZATION DIGITAL strategies to fit in today’s media landscape. Many
DESIGN AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE (201800095) user groups. Throughout this course, we place the identity, students are challenged to critically reflect on it both offline and online environments will be examined. Within
Managing consumer experience and behaviour is very intended user in the middle of the design process to from an academic perspective. Furthermore, students this course, we will also focus on diverse strategies used to
important for service organizations. We explore how ensure the resulting app will be best suited to their will apply theory in practice by designing a public mitigate the negative consequences of breach of trust. For the
environmental design decisions impact the way specific needs and abilities. affairs strategy for an organization. duration of the course, seminal literature on trust from a range of
consumers think, feel and behave. The servicescape disciplines (psychology, sociology, management science,
consists of a complex interaction of social and INNOVATIVE DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES (201400188) REPUTATION MANAGEMENT (192403650) marketing, human-computer interaction, and communication
environmental elements which are experienced In this course, we explore the most important As products and services have become more and more science) will be used.
holistically. Within the service environment, customer developments in digital public services. We focus on alike, organizations increasingly acknowledge the need
motivations vary. Dependent on the activity at hand how to apply and design ICT applications for citizens, to differ based on what makes them unique: their USER SUPPORT (201400190)
(i.e., are consumers performing a complex or simple how to market them and how all kinds of citizens do corporate reputation. Organizations with an attractive In this course, we explore how organizations nowadays design,
task), situational context (i.e., peak or off-peak hours), cope with the accelerating digitization of government. reputation prove effective in attracting customers, implement and update their user documentation. At home and at
and the consumer’s emotional and motivational state All these aspects are studied within specific contexts of investors and good staff. Also, they can survive work, many people want or need to use new and complex
(i.e., are consumers looking for a specific goal, or just governmental agencies, such as municipalities, corporate crises that may be fatal for other - less technologies. User documentation is needed to support them
enjoying the environment), environmental design of the provinces, national governments and international reputable - organizations. Therefore it is important for using these technologies effectively and efficiently.
servicescape impacts consumer experience and agencies such as the EU. Topics that are addressed in both organizations and scholars to pay systematic Contemporary user documentation systems allow organizations
behaviour. In this course, key concepts and theories of this course are amongst others history, presence and attention to issues concerning the process of to design and implement all user documentation in an efficient
consumer experience and the service environment will future of digital public services; how governments cope reputation formation. In this course, we analyse how to and flexible way. This facilitates the process of tailoring
be discussed and students will translate theory into with differences in users of the digital society; how manage corporate reputation by relating the concept to documentation to the target group’s specific needs. Students in
practice. In a group assignment, students will develop public services are designed, how citizens are nudged the following topics: identity and image; stakeholder this course have to advise an organization about a new user
and present a conceptual design for a specific service by governments to use government-preferred management; reputation measurement; corporate documentation system. This includes advice on the content and
environment. channels. Students will be introduced to literature at social responsibility; crisis communication; and media structure of documentation, including some examples they have
the intersection of public communication, public coverage. Every week another organization is put designed themselves, and advice on how to manage all user
E-STRATEGIZING (192350200) administration and technology studies. This course will central that serves as a case to discuss relevant documentation efficiently.
In this course the student will learn how to develop a provide a framework for students who will work or do reputational topics.
Digital Strategy for a chosen company and assess research in the public sector in the future. VISION, STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP (201500386)
information strategies in practice. The student will also SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE INTERNET (2014001910 In this course, we explore how professionals and organizations
become familiar with the latest scientific insights by the NETWORKED BUSINESS COMMUNICATION The Internet has been as associated with changes in can cope with the current major transitions in societies and
study of e-strategy articles that cover e-strategies from (201800093) many areas of social life. Debates about the social markets. Developments in technological, cultural, economic,
different angles and follow the book “Digital Future”. In this course, we explore how communication is implications focus on important topics such as digital ecological and behavioural fields fundamentally affect
On macro level a network perspective is chosen. affected by disrupted entrepreneurship. Since inequality, economic growth, participation in policy organizations and will change the demands on communication
Strategy is an inter-organizational effort with many traditional business structures are declining, making, cultural consumption, health, family, and professionals dramatically. This course focuses on these
stakeholders with many different interests. The student entrepreneurs use new communication (strategies). regulation. Discussions of the implications often result transitions and will give students an overview in contemporary
will specifically learn how to make a digital media Instead of traditional communication instruments in in utopian and dystopian effects and are often theoretical insights and practical implications for organizing and
strategy with a canvas approach. The student will take organizations, the use of Social Networking Sites, supported by shallow arguments. In this course, communicating. We will visit companies that face these
part in a case study and write an integral Information instant messaging, remote meetings and collaborative students are encouraged to take a more critical look, challenges. Students will think about and create their own
plan for a given company, using the information tools is common. In this course we focus on current resulting in a better understanding of the main portfolio of competences and vision needed for 21st century
planning literature provided. The course balances experiences, habits and trends, advantages and pitfalls perspectives and key findings about the social professional life.
comprehensive, incremental and transactional planning and future perspectives. In cooperation with various implications of the Internet. The course will be taught in
and includes inter organizational e-strategizing and organizations, students will work on assignments from weekly classes, each consisting of a lecture followed WORK AND TECHNOLOGY (201800097)
e-governance. A socio-technical approach is followed and for dynamic, entrepreneurial organizations on the by discussion. The discussion will require familiarity In this course, we explore how technologies change the ways
with pre-sensing versus top down approach. one hand. And on the other hand, based on theoretical with the provided readings. The goal is to expose people communicate, act, and organize their social relations in
insights, we will analyse how disruptive organizations students to several insights about which they have to organizational contexts. The interplay between individual
HUMAN-CENTRED DESIGN (201800094) organize themselves and relate these analyses to the write two short essays (on any two of the topics experiences and social dynamics surrounding technology use is
In this course we focus on Human-Centred Design existing scientific field. Company visits and guest covered). central in this course. We focus on people’s individual
(HCD) processes and methods. Starting from an lectures are the core of this course. experiences when interacting with work-related technologies and
advanced understanding of usability, user experience, TRUST AND RISK (201800098) how their experiences are related to their particular usage, needs,
and accessibility garnered from recent literature, PUBLIC AFFAIRS (200900001) In this course, we will explore the positive impact of motivations, skills, expertise, and professional identity.
students will work on designs meant to inform, assist, Organizations increasingly invest in public affairs trust on the establishment and the creation of various Furthermore, we focus on the social dynamics that emerge when
and communicate with specific target groups. activities to respond to societal and political forms of interactions and exchanges, just as we will people collectively make sense of technology use in
Students will engage with a range of methods developments, to promote relationships with key discuss the link between risk perception and trust in organizations, with special attention to organizational norms,
throughout the different stages of a human-centred stakeholders, and to influence policy making. In this different contexts. The general discussion of what trust processes, and practices which enable and constrain the
design process, with the end goal of delivering a course, we will explore the theoretical foundations of is and the relevant theories on its emergence and adoption and use of new technologies. Students will be
concept or prototype app for a group of target users. public affairs and its practical applications. We focus on evolution will then proceed to an elaborate discussion introduced to literature at the intersection of organization theory,
The course has a workshop character, requiring how activities such as issue management, stakeholder of the role of trust in enhancing a range of positive organizational communication, and technology studies. We will
intensive team-based participation. Students will management, and lobbying, can be applied for the organizational outcomes (e.g. commitment, explore how technology impacts work and organizations through
iterate on their concept app with knowledge gained organization’s interests. As public affairs is a relatively satisfaction, productivity). Subsequently, the theoretical lenses, like structuration theory, practice theory,
from the literature and their own findings researching young scientific discipline and still in search of an importance of trust for the success of organizations in affordances, and sociomateriality.
programme guide 2018 / 2019 19
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Communication Studies is a wide-ranging Master’s step will be to embark on an in-depth study of a with courses, complaints, study choice, planning, Astrid Oppers-van den Berg
programme that offers excellent job prospects. On fascinating aspect of communication studies as a PhD delay, graduation support, exemptions, and (course and Citadel Building, Room 434-436 and 438-440
average, our graduates find a job within two months. student at a university or research institute. examination) regulations. If necessary, they can refer BOZ-CW-CES@utwente.nl
programme guide 2018 / 2019 21
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality Assurance involves a continuous
improvement of our programme. Many
stakeholders are involved, each with a specific
contribution in the Plan Do Check Act cycle.
Below we clarify the involvement of various
stakeholders with evaluation and
improvement.
• Students Students share their experiences in panel into account. The Programme Director reports
meetings and periodic surveys, such as course annually about programme improvements to the
evaluation surveys, programme evaluation surveys Dean. Typical aspects of concern are intake, drop-
and the National Student Survey. Students participate out rates, pass rates, final results, quality of
in the Programme Committee where the student teaching, profile of the programme, the connection
experiences are discussed and the Programme with state of the art research, and employability.
Director is advised about possible improvements.
• Study Association Communiqué The board of our
Study Association Communique • Teaching Staff Teachers evaluate their teaching study association Communiqué has an Educational
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR experiences based on direct feedback in classes, Affairs officer, who is in direct contact with the
As programme coordinator, John Sevens provides information from student experience surveys, and programme’s Management Team. The Educational
policy support to the programme director and is panel meetings; they also critically evaluate the Affairs officer participates in quality discussions and
responsible for the organisational, procedural and examination results. Teachers use the Quality proposes improvements in the programme. In
intrinsic coordination and harmonisation of the Assurance pages to communicate which addition, the study association organises an
Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. If you have a improvements they will make in the next edition of Educational Feedback Committee which serves as a
complaint or a practical question about the programme their courses. Teachers share their opinions and low-threshold way of collecting feedback on
or a certain course, the programme coordinator is the experiences in regular meetings with the modules and programme during the year.
first person to see. Programme Director. Some teachers are involved in
STUDY ASSOCIATION COMMUNIQUÉ • Examination Board The Examination Board is the legal
the Programme Committee.
Drs. John Sevens Communiqué is the study association for students in internal body assigned with safeguarding the quality
Ravelijn Building, Room R3111 the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes of • Programme Committee The Programme Committee of examination in the programme, thus safeguarding
p.m.j.sevens@utwente.nl Communication Science at the University of Twente. (in Dutch: Opleidingscommissie) is a legal body the quality of the diploma. The Examination Board
Communiqué offers a friendly place where everyone is supporting educational quality enhancement. The consists of expert examiners who take an
INTERNSHIP AND GRADUATION COORDINATOR welcome to discuss their ideas over a cup of coffee of Programme Committee has 3-5 teaching staff independent stand while assessing the quality of
The internship and graduation coordinator is Mark tea. In addition, the study association provides various members and an equal number of students. The examinations and final theses in the programme.
Tempelman. He forms the link between the students services and organises many activities for its members. Programme Committee discusses educational The assessment may result in directions for
and the working field when you are searching for an Communiqué organizes field trips, lectures and experiences and results and advises the Programme examiners and the Programme Director. The board
internship or a graduation project. You can also contact colloquia, sells textbooks at a discount, and arranges Director about improvements. The Programme reports annually to the Dean.
him with any questions you may have about internships social activities like drinks and parties. Communiqué Committee also monitors the realisation of
and graduating. He receives requests from also organises an introduction day in August to improvements.
• NVAO All programmes are subject to external Quality
Assurance for maintaining national accreditation by
organisations that are looking for communication welcome the new students.
students for research or for an internship.
• The Programme Director The Programme Director is the NVAO. The NVAO framework overlooks our
Communiqué in charge of all aspects of a programme. The internal Quality Assurance cycles every six years.
Drs. Mark Tempelman Study Association for Communication Science, Programme Director agrees on improvement plans The NVAO assesses in particular the profile of the
Cubicus Building, Room C216 Cubicus Building, Room B105 for courses as proposed by teaching staff, taking the programme, the final qualifications, graduation
m.h.tempelman@utwente.nl Board@communique.utwente.nl recommendations by the Programme Committee rates, quality of staff, and viability of the programme.
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CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES course. In accordance with the law, the Programme DUTCH HBO DEGREE Master’s programme Communication Studies:
Committee consists of students and staff. On our • A bachelor degree in communication sciences or
EDUCATIONAL FEEDBACK COMMITTEE (EFC) Students with a bachelor’s degree from a university of
Programme Committee there are five faculty members closely related.
The EFC is a student committee that forms part of applied sciences (HBO) do not directly fulfil all the
Communiqué. The EFC collects feedback of students
and five students. Members of the Programme
admission requirements. In order to start a master's
• Sufficient research competencies, including
Committee are appointed by the Dean. The Programme knowledge of research methodology and qualitative
on the programme and on specific courses and ensures programme you first need to do a pre-master
Committee advises the Programme Director and the and quantitative data analysis.
that the feedback is passed on to the relevant people programme to bring your knowledge up to the required
within the programme (module coordinators, teaching
Dean, the latter particularly with regard to educational
level. For more information see the Programme Guide
• Sufficient English language skills: Academic IELTS,
affairs that are addressed in the Faculty Council, such 6.5 overall, and all sub-scores are at least 6.0;
staff, Programme Coordinator, or Programme Director). Pre-Master Communication Studies 2017/2018 or
as the course and examination regulations. TOEFL-iBT at least 90; Cambridge CAE-C (CPE).
Students can provide their feedback online www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/
• In addition, Chinese nationals need a Nuffic
(www.communique.utwente.nl/feedback). The EFC meets communication-studies/admission
certificate.
once a month and considers complaints, suggestions
and feedback submitted by students. When problems EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS DUTCH UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Students who do not have the required research
occur, a solution is sought in close collaboration with OSIRIS As a student from another Dutch university, direct
competencies, may be referred to the Pre-Master
the teaching staff within the programme. The OSIRIS is the electronic student information system in access to the Master’s degree programme in
programme. For more information see the Programme
Programme Coordinator also attends the EFC meetings use at the University of Twente for all Bachelor’s and Communication Studies will depend on the subject you
Guide Pre Master Communication Studies 2017/2018 or
to facilitate direct and open communication between Master’s programmes. For more information see: have taken during your Bachelor’s programme.
www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/
programme and students. www.osiris.utwente.nl/student
communication-studies/admission/
1. Students with a degree in the humanities or technical
• OSIRIS Courses Offering (no need to log in): Detailed
EXAMINATION BOARD BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES (BS) sciences typically have to take the full 30-credit
information about modules (e.g., the teachers, the
The examination board is responsible for all aspects of version of the pre-Master’s programme first, as they
current form in which the modules and module
testing the instruction - e.g., the procedures during do not possess enough background in
components are taught, learning objectives of the
exams, the quality of the exams, and the regulations communication and social-science research
modules, and literature used).
with which both students and lecturers must comply. methods and techniques.
The examination board also assesses requests for • OSIRIS Student (you need to log in): Meant for 2. Students with a degree in the social or behavioural
exemption from exam components during your studies enrolment and unenrolment modules and courses, sciences do normally have the required knowledge
(exams, practical’s etc.). There is one joint examination checking recent study results, an overview of study and skills in research methods and techniques and
board for the Bachelor’s programmes of progress and study counselling. are therefore exempted from the 15 credits of
Communication Science and Psychology and the pre-Master’s courses on these topics. However,
Master’s programmes of Communication Studies, CANVAS they may still be required to take 15 credits of
Psychology, and Educational Science and Technology. Canvas is the digital learning environment at the courses specific to the field of communication
The examination board consists of five faculty University of Twente. All modules and courses at the science.
members and is supported by a registrar. The Study UT are supported with Canvas. It is used for 3. Students with a degree in communication and
Counsellors and the Programme Coordinators are announcements, looking up lecture sheets / interesting information Studies only have to take the 5-credits
advisors. The Examination Committee meets once a articles, looking up assignments and handing them in, pre-Master’s course in Inferential Statistics before
month. For more information see: checking (partial) grades, forming groups for being admitted to the Master’s programme.
www.utwente.nl/en/bms/examboard assignments and the saving of shared documents. 4. Students with a degree in communication science
from the University of Amsterdam, VU University
PROGRAMME COMMITTEE SCHEDULE / TIMETABLE Amsterdam, Radboud University or Wageningen
Communication Science has its own Programme MyTimetable is the application in use at the UT for the University have direct access to the Master’s in
Committee, which focuses both on the Bachelor’s and creation of personal timetables. You can enter Communication Studies.
on the Master’s programme. The Programme MyTimetable via www.rooster.utwente.nl
Committee occupies itself with all issues directly INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
related to the set-up and quality of the instruction, such Students of foreign university programmes should
as advising where necessary to make alterations to the meet the following requirements for enrolling in the
University of Twente
Drienerlolaan 5
NL-7522 NB Enschede
The Netherlands
Postal address
University of Twente
P.O. Box 217
NL-7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands
info@utwente.nl
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