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1. A completed Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies or related area
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.
2. Experience in quantitative research
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)
3. Proficiency in English
In order to take part in this programme, you need to be highly fluent in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers* of English need one of the following:
4. Motivation
We’ll also be looking at your portfolio, practical experience (for example, studies or work experience abroad) and motivation to determine whether you meet the requirements and are suitable for this programme. An interview may be part of the selection process.
All the university buildings and facilities, and the university hospital are located on the former Heyendael estate in Nijmegen, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. Nijmegen lies close to the border with Germany, on the banks of the River Waal. It is about 1.5 hours by train from Amerstdam Schiphol airport, and around 45 minutes by bus from Airport Weeze in Germany. Nijmegen is a lively college town with some great neighborhoods. There are grocery stores, bakeries and drug stores in most neighborhoods, so you are never far from the basics.The city is easily accessible by train and car. Cycling is the best way to get around Nijmegen. There is a bus service, but no tram or metro.