
Media Studies
Master

Do you want to learn more about digital and social media, media use or journalism? Choose one of the five tracks of the MA Mediastudies. All tracks have a duration of a year and a half (90 ECTS).
Journalistiek (Dutch-taught)Een gezonde samenleving heeft goede journalistiek nodig. Hoe en waarom is de journalistiek zo aan het veranderen? Hoe maak je zelf onafhankelijke, betrouwbare en boeiende journalistieke verhalen? In deze track word je opgeleid tot verslaggever en leer je kritisch denken over wat journalistiek inhoudt. Je ontwikkelt zowel praktische vaardigheden als academische kennis.Voor de tracks Journalistiek en Journalism geldt een selectieprocedure.Journalism (English-taught)Are you passionate about news and do you want to report and analyze current affairs? Do you want to know why journalism is transforming so quickly nowadays? This track trains students from diverse parts of the world to become international journalists, with in-depth academic knowledge in the field of Journalism Studies presented by journalism researchers and intensive training by experienced journalists, offering a solid foundation in the skills that are needed to succeed in journalism today.For the track Journalism a selection procedure is in place.Datafication and Digital LiteracyThis MA track offers students the opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge of the digital transformations that
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Title
Master of Arts
Duration
1.5 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
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Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 19,200
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 16,300
Admission
Application requirements
For specific information about the entry requirements for the different Master's tracks, please select the track of your choice: - Datafication and Digital Literacy: https://www.rug.nl/masters/datafication-and-digital-literacy/#!requirements - Journalism (English-taught): https://www.rug.nl/masters/journalism-english-taught/#!requirements - Journalistiek (Dutch-taught): https://www.rug.nl/masters/journalism-dutch-taught/#!requirements - Media Creation and Innovation: https://www.rug.nl/mas
For the tracks Journalistiek and Journalism a selection procedure is in place. Check the individual track pages for the details.
Please check the individual track pages for language requirements.
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Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 19,200 | |
€ 16,300 |
Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 15 Aug '25 | 1 May '25 |
1 Sep '26 | 15 Aug '26 | 1 May '26 |
1 Sep '27 | 15 Aug '27 | 1 May '27 |
Scholarships
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Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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