Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Master

Research Master in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture

Tilburg UniversityTilburg, NLEnglish
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Tuition · Intl
€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jul 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
63
DUO ↑43% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
27 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€2,960
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
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About this program
Become fully skilled to initiate and conduct your own high-quality research in the domain of communication sciences: an excellent preparation for a PhD or a career at a research agency. Specialize within one of the following domains: cognition and communication, business communication and persuasion, digital media and communication, online culture, or linguistic anthropology. You will be optimally prepared for a PhD or a career in applied research with excellent supervision by academic tutors and experience what it is like to work as a researcher by conducting both quantitative and qualitative research. With a wide range of substantive electives and method subjects, you develop your unique research profile. Scholarships To support excellent students with potential academic talent who desire to pursue the Research Master in Communication, Cognition and Digital Culture, Tilburg University grants a limited amount of Tution waivers. Visit our website to find the latest information on the application process and deadlines on the scholarship.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Individual assignmentLectureLiterature studyProjectResearchResearch projectResearch proposalSelf-study
About Tilburg University
Founded in 1927, Tilburg University is a specialized research university focused on social sciences, law, economics, and humanities. Ranked top 40 worldwide in economics and business, and known for producing leaders like former PM Ruud Lubbers. Offers a focused, quality education with strong industry connections.
Living in Tilburg
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€430/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,300
Cost of living
Low
Population
224k

Down-to-earth, friendly, and practical. Tilburg lacks the historic charm of canal cities but offers a genuine, unpretentious Dutch experience. The city is focused on education and innovation, with a strong sense of community.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: taalwetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,960/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job8.5
Working in their own field59%
Permanent contract37%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs21%
Andere taalleraren8%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Women among first-years80%
Say workload is “just right”56%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 9 respondents
Content & set-up4.3
Teachers4.5
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.5
Study guidance4.4
Testing & assessment4
Facilities4.1
Career preparation4.2
Teachers' English4.9
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-07-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2026-12-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-01
Application deadline
2027-07-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
14 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C2
  • IELTS overall band: 7
  • IELTS listening: 6.5
  • IELTS reading: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6.5
  • IELTS speaking: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 100
Internships
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