The Media Studies programme is offered by University of Groningen. Media have a major impact not only on how we communicate with one another, but also on how societies are organised: culturally, politically and economically.?The Media Studies programme is delivered by University of Groningen.
You will acquire knowledge and understanding of how different media platforms operate and interplay; how media systems are underpinned politically and economically; and how patterns of media use, production and content develop and change. You will learn to apply different types of academic research methods on a variety of topics. You will develop professional skills to help you perform in media-related internships and jobs.
The programme's distinctive features are:
- an international, comparative and interdisciplinary set-up
- a focus on the informative and social function of media
- emphasis on the practices of media use and production
- attention for professional skills
Job prospects
As a graduate of Media Studies you have acquired the skills you need for the job market of the 21st century: creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and commitment. Employers, whether in profit or non-profit organisations, are looking for people that are able to combine practical, conceptual and strategic thinking - exactly what we aim for with this degree.
Job examples
- Social media strategy advisor
- Digital product manager
- Content and campaign manager
- Webtv producer
- Advisor/consultant
