Media Studies - Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts

Immerse yourself. Get in-depth, internationally focused, social-scientific training. Study key issues in media, arts and society, and go on to a PhD or a career in research, policy, or consultancy. This research master teaches you how social scientific research creates knowledge, and how you may design and carry out your own empirical research. You will explore the main lines theoretical inquiry and contribute to the academic debate. Erasmus University is a top-rated university in a dynamic city. This advanced, research-oriented programme is taught by top researchers, with occasional guest lectures given by renowned experts. Coursework is interactive and intensive, and can be tailored to meet individual needs. Apply your research skills in new settings, and go on to a PhD in sociology, arts and culture studies, or media studies. The degree is also an excellent stepping stone to a career in applied research, policy, or consultancy.

Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.