Communication and Information Studies: Language and Media at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

What effect does a multilingual policy have on an international company? How can safety instructions be optimised for construction workers whose first language is not English? What makes a company communicate through Twitter rather than Facebook?

During the Language and Media specialisation, you learn in an international setting that good communication is about more than just correct spelling and careful language use.

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Today, social media are no longer used just for their original purpose—personal communication—but also for professional purposes. Organizations use Twitter for webcare, Skype or FaceTime for meetings and WhatsApp for discussions. Facebook is also used to create business communities. In the Language and Media specialisation of the Bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies, you learn how and why organizations use new (and old) media in business-to-business and business-to-consumer interaction.

The world is becoming increasingly ‘global’ and communication occurs more and more often in an international context. This involves not only different languages, but also different cultures. Various courses in the programme therefore focus on the role of English as a lingua franca in international communication.

If you are an international student interested in doing a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Information Studies abroad, VU Amsterdam is an excellent choice. The university is known for its large international community. The programme has a small-scale setup and offers plenty of personal contact with lecturers, a friendly atmosphere and easy access to all facilities. The lively city of Amsterdam is just a stone’s throw away.

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So you’ve graduated—now what?

Most graduates of the Bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies: Language and Media choose to continue their studies, but you can also dive straight into a range of different positions.

In the Language and Media specialisation, you are trained as a communications professional who knows how the choice of medium affects the content (140 characters on Twitter, images via Instagram), but also how language usage affects the message you are trying to convey. You are able to apply this knowledge in an international context.

As a graduate of this specialisation, you have a sound understanding of media use in relation to language use, the objectives that can be used to achieve, and a range of relevant research skills to study and shape communicative messages. This makes you well-placed to advise companies on their communication strategies.

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Applying with a non-Dutch diploma

Applicants holding a non-Dutch pre-university diploma apply via the International Office. We check if your previous education meets a number of requirements. If you do not yet meet the requirements but expect to do so in the future (such as obtaining your diploma), you can already apply. We will evaluate your application and inform you of our admission decision.

Requirements that apply:

1. A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma
   • See the Diploma Requirement List for examples of accepted diplomas per country.
   • Please note: this list is meant to give you an indication of admissibility; no rights can be derived from it.
   • Applicants who do not meet this criterion may be asked to sit (an) entry exam(s) to prove they are eligible for admission.
2. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English
   • Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted. You can find all accepted tests and scores on our Language Requirements webpage.

Application documents:

• Transcript of records; a transcript in English of the grades obtained over the final two years of your high school and any further education up to the moment of your application. IB and A-level applicants are asked to upload their predicted grades.
• A scan of your diploma (if you have already graduated).
• Curriculum Vitae; the curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience (± 1-2 pages).
• English language test results (if already obtained).
• Copy of valid passport or ID (ID for EEA students only).

Applying with a Dutch diploma

VWO diploma

Applicants who obtained a VWO diploma (all profiles) from a Dutch secondary educational institution are eligible for admission to the Bachelor programme Communication and Information Studies at VU Amsterdam.

Higher professional education (HBO) propaedeutic year

• Dutch at 6 VWO level
• English at 6 VWO level

Higher professional education (HBO) completed programme

Eligible for admission

Aged 21 or over? 

Dutch applicants who do not meet any of the above educational requirements and who are aged 21 or over, may be admitted by way of colloquium doctum. This requires obtaining the following modular certificates at 6 VWO level:

• Dutch
• English
• History or German of French

Application deadline:

The final application deadline for non-EU/EEA students is 1 April  and for Dutch and EU students the final deadline is 1 May. Do you have a non-Dutch nationality? Then you may be eligible for housing  via the International Office Accommodation Services. An early application is then recommended.

Note that for diplomas obtained outside of the Netherlands an application fee of €100 applies.

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