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MSc Communication Science: Political Communication
Roeterseiland Campus, Amsterdam, Netherlands
# 1QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgram duration
17,700 EURTuition Fee/year
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Program overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Political Communication track is part of the Master's in Communication Science and addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.
In this Master’s, you will study how interactions between (non-)governmental actors, politicians, journalists, and citizens take shape, and what features and effects they have. By using the latest scientific insights, you will learn how (social) media influences political engagement and how citizens’ use of media is changing. You will discuss who tries to influence the news, how powerful the media actually are, and how this differs in different countries.
Many issues are discussed in this track, always in line with recent trends and events, and preferably using an open, international and comparative perspective. Such topics include the emergence of weblogs and citizen journalism, increasing globalisation, agenda-setting and the framing of socially relevant issues by media, politicians, spin doctors and other stakeholders.
Program overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Political Communication track is part of the Master's in Communication Science and addresses issues at the core of our democracies. It provides an understanding of the role and significance of media, journalism and information in shaping public opinion.
In this Master’s, you will study how interactions between (non-)governmental actors, politicians, journalists, and citizens take shape, and what features and effects they have. By using the latest scientific insights, you will learn how (social) media influences political engagement and how citizens’ use of media is changing. You will discuss who tries to influence the news, how powerful the media actually are, and how this differs in different countries.
Many issues are discussed in this track, always in line with recent trends and events, and preferably using an open, international and comparative perspective. Such topics include the emergence of weblogs and citizen journalism, increasing globalisation, agenda-setting and the framing of socially relevant issues by media, politicians, spin doctors and other stakeholders.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Are you ready for the challenge of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree at the University of Amsterdam? We’re international and inquisitive, ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe and the top 65 worldwide. Set in the heart of Amsterdam, we value freedom and diversity and promote a global mindset.
Bachelor's programmes at the UvA
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.
We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.
Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international
Questions?
For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk. If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.
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BA Archaeology
BA English Language and Culture
BA Global Arts, Culture and Politics
BA Global Arts, Culture and Politics
BA Linguistics
BA Literary and Cultural Analysis (Literary Studies)
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BA/BSc Liberal Arts and Sciences (joint degree)
Research MA Arts and Culture: Arts of the Netherlands
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BSc Business Administration
BSc Business Analytics
BSc Econometrics and Data Science
BSc Economics and Business Economics
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BSc Computational Social Science
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
BSc Psychology
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BSc Human Geography and Planning
Social Sciences and Management (6)
BA European Studies
BA Media and Culture
BA Media and Information
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BSc Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
BSc Political Science
BSc Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics
BSc Sociology
Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? Do you want to join an innovative academic community in pushing boundaries and solving complex issues?
Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.
Master's programmes at the UvA
Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.
Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:
Find out more about practical matters, scholarships how to apply at: https://www.uva.nl/en/education/education.html
Questions?
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MA Arts and Culture: Theatre Studies
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MA European Studies: Identity and Integration
MA Heritage Studies: Curating Art and Cultures
MA Heritage Studies: Heritage and Memory Studies
MA Heritage Studies: Museum Studies
MA History: American Studies
MA History: Holocaust and Genocide Studies
MA Linguistics: General Linguistics
MA Linguistics: Language and Society
MA Linguistics: Language, Literature and Education
MA Literary Studies: Comparative Literature
MA Literary Studies: English Literature and Culture
MA Literary Studies: Literature, Culture and Society
MA Middle Eastern Studies: Hebrew and Jewish Studies
MA Philosophy
MA Philosophy: Philosophy of the Humanities and the Social Sciences
MA Theology and Religious Studies: Spirituality and Religion
MSc Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
MSc Urban and Regional Planning
MSc Urban and Regional Planning: Spatial Sustainability Studies
Research MA Archaeology: Heritage, Memory and Archaeology
Research MA Arts and Culture: Art and Performance Research Studies
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Research MA Linguistics (Linguistics and Communication)
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Research MA Philosophy
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Executive MSc in International Finance: Finance and Technology
Executive MSc in International Finance: General Track
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MSc Accountancy and Control: Control
MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance: Quantitative Risk Management
MSc Business Administration: Consumer Marketing
MSc Business Administration: Digital Business
MSc Business Administration: Digital Marketing
MSc Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MSc Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries
MSc Business Administration: International Business
MSc Business Administration: Leadership and Management
MSc Business Administration: Management of International Business and Trade
MSc Business Administration: Strategy
MSc Business Economics
MSc Business Economics: Managerial Economics and Strategy
MSc Business Economics: Neuroeconomics
MSc Business Economics: Sustainability
MSc Business Economics: Sustainability
MSc Data Science and Business Analytics
MSc Data Science and Business Analytics: Data Science
MSc Econometrics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
MSc Econometrics: Econometrics and Policy Analysis
MSc Econometrics: Financial Econometrics
MSc Economics: Behavioural Economics and Game Theory
MSc Economics: Development Economics
MSc Economics: Environmental Economics
MSc Economics: International Finance and Trade
MSc Economics: Monetary Policy and Banking
MSc Entrepreneurship
MSc Finance
MSc Finance: Asset Management
MSc Finance: Banking and Regulation
MSc Finance: Corporate Finance
MSc Finance: Finance and Real Estate Finance Combination Track
MSc Finance: Quantitative Finance
MSc Finance: Real Estate Finance
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MA Media Studies: Cultural Data & AI
MSc Artificial Intelligence
MSc Computational Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc Econometrics: Data Analytics
MSc Information Studies: Data Science
MSc Information Studies: Information Systems (track)
MSc Logic
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MSc Software Engineering
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MSc Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree UvA/VU)
MSc Biological Sciences
MSc Biological Sciences: Ecology and Evolution (track)
MSc Biological Sciences: Evolution of Behaviour and Mind (track)
MSc Biological Sciences: Freshwater & Marine Biology
MSc Biological Sciences: General Biology
MSc Biological Sciences: Green Life Sciences (track)
MSc Biomedical Sciences
MSc Biomedical Sciences: Medical Biology track
MSc Biomedical Sciences: Neurobiology
MSc Brain and Cognitive Sciences
MSc Medical Informatics
MSc Psychology: Behavioural Data Science
MSc Psychology: Brain & Cognition in Society
MSc Psychology: Coaching & Vitality in Organisations
MSc Psychology: Consultancy & Organisational Development
MSc Psychology: Cultural Psychology
MSc Psychology: Health Promotion & Behaviour Change
MSc Psychology: Human Resource & Career Management
MSc Psychology: Social Influence
MSc Psychology: Sport and Performance Psychology
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Natural Sciences (6)
MSc Chemistry
MSc Chemistry: Analytical Sciences (track)
MSc Chemistry: Molecular Sciences (track)
MSc Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Earth System Science (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Environmental Management (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Future Planet Ecosystem Science (track)
MSc Earth Sciences: Geo-ecological Dynamics (track)
MSc Forensic Science
MSc Human Geography: Economic Geography
MSc Human Geography: Political Geography
MSc Human Geography: Spatial Sustainability Studies
MSc Human Geography: Urban Geography
MSc Mathematics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Advanced Matter and Energy Physics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Astronomy and Astrophysics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Biophysics and Biophotonics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: General Physics and Astronomy
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Gravitation, Astro-, and Particle Physics
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Science for Energy and Sustainability
MSc Physics and Astronomy: Theoretical Physics
MSc Stochastics and Financial Mathematics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Advanced LLM: International Tax Law
Advanced LLM: Technology Governance
Advanced LLM: Technology Governance
Child Development and Education (Research Master)
Communication Science: Research Master's
International Development Studies (Research)
Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Erasmus Mundus Master's - joint degree)
LLM European Private Law
LLM International Criminal Law - Joint Program with Columbia Law School: International Criminal Law
LLM International and European Law: European Competition Law and Regulation
LLM International and European Law: European Union Law
LLM International and European Law: International Trade and Investment Law
LLM International and European Law: Public International Law
LLM International and Transnational Criminal Law: International Criminal Law
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MA European Studies: East European Studies
MA European Studies: European Policy
MA Film Studies: Media Studies
MA Latin American Studies
MA Media Studies (Research)
MA Media Studies: Archival and Information Studies
MA Media Studies: Film Studies
MA Media Studies: New Media and Digital Culture
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MA Media Studies: Television and Cross-Media Culture
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MSc Communication Science: Persuasive Communication
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MSc Conflict Resolution and Governance
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology: Applied Anthropology (track)
MSc Cultural and Social Anthropology: Visual Anthropology (track)
MSc Economics: Public Policy
MSc International Development Studies
MSc Medical Anthropology and Sociology
MSc Pedagogical Sciences: Youth at Risk
MSc Political Science: Comparative Politics
MSc Political Science: European Politics and External Relations
MSc Political Science: International Relations
MSc Political Science: Political Economy
MSc Political Science: Political Theory
MSc Political Science: Public Policy and Governance
MSc Sociology
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