Global Communication and Diversity

Admissions & requirements

• 1. Additional Knowledge

  In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 2. Previous Education

  We are looking for students with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies or in a related area or discipline that is equivalent to a Dutch university diploma. In general, students' previous education should reflect their affinity with the following subject areas: Communication Studies, Management & Organisation, Intercultural Communication or (Inter)cultural Studies and Linguistics.

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 3. Knowledge Minimum

  As conducting communication research is an essential component of this programme, candidates should have experience in doing quantitative research (e.g. experimental or survey research) and knowledge of inferential statistics (e.g. t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square).

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 4. Grade List
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 5. Language Test

  Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher. The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 6. Written Request

  We'll also consider your portfolio, practical experience (for example, studies or work experience abroad) and motivation in order to determine whether you meet the requirements and are suitable for this specialisation. An interview may be part of the selection process.

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  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.

Language requirements

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2)
• IELTS overall band (7)
• TOEFL internet based (100)

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