In the Dutch higher education system a Bachelor degree from a university of professional education (known as HBO) does not allow you to enroll in a Master's program at a research university (such as the RUG). You need to enroll in a Premaster program first.
As of the academic year 2011-2012 the Department of Journalism Studies offers a Premaster program of 60 ECTS for those students who want to apply for the Master of Journalism. The program consists of the complete set of courses in our Minor of Media and Journalism Studies, that we offer all undergraduate students.
Please note: the completion of the Premaster does not guarantee a place in the selective Master of Journalism. All candidates, whatever their educational background, must take part in the yearly selection procedure, for both the Dutch and the international Master.
Content
- Within the minor we study the functions, actions, content and effects of media in their cultural context. With 'media' we primarily mean informative media for a larger audience (newspapers, magazines, radio, television, documentaries, websites). With 'cultural' we mean culture in the broader, anthropological sense.
- Within the minor we work from an interdisciplinary perspective. Insights and methods as developed in the academic fields of history, social sciences and cultural sciences are applied coherently.
- Within the minor we compare between different media, historical periods, countries and mediasystems.
Course overview
| Semester I |
Title |
Language |
Method |
Credits |
Course code |
| Week 1-7 & 10-16 |
II: Introduction Journalism Studies |
English |
lectures & seminars |
10 ECTS |
LJX006B10
|
| Week 1-7 & 10-16 |
V: Television Studies |
English |
lectures & seminars |
10 ECTS |
LJX010B10
|
| Week 1-7 |
IIIa: Writing for a Broader Audience |
English |
seminars |
5 ECTS |
LJX007B05
|
| Week 10-16 |
VI: Media Analysis |
English |
seminars |
5 ECTS |
LJX011B05
|
| Semester II |
|
|
|
|
|
| Week 1-7 & 10-16 |
I: Introduction Medialandscape |
Dutch |
lectures & seminars |
10 ECTS |
LJX001P10
|
| Week 1-7 & 10-16 |
VIII: Research Seminar |
English |
seminars |
10 ECTS |
LJX013B10
|
| Week 1-7 |
VII: Journalism and New Media |
English |
lectures |
5 ECTS |
LJX012B05
|
| Week 10-16 |
IV: History of Media and Journalism |
Dutch |
lectures |
5 ECTS |
LJX009B05
|
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Total:
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60 ECTS
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The course code links take you to the course catalogue, where you can find more detailed descriptions.
The course order may seem a bit odd, but that is due to the fact that the regular undergraduate students take these courses throughout the three years of their Bachelor's program, starting in Semester II and the courses are numbered accordingly. It is of no effect to students partaking in the Premaster.
Exemptions for students with HBO Bachelor of Journalism
Students with an HBO Bachelor degree of Journalism may be eligible for exemption of the courses MJC I: Introduction Medialandscape and/or MJC IIIa: Writing for a Broader Audience. Requests for exemptions should be addressed to the Exam Board of the Department of Journalism Studies.
Tuition fees
For information on tuition fees please check the information provided by the University Service Desk. Their tuiton fee flow chart [PDF]should tell you in which fee category you belong.
Applications
| Steps |
Description |
Contact details |
| Step 1 |
Send your request for participation in the Premaster to the Exam Board of the Department of Journalism Studies. State your previous education and the year you want to start. Include a copy of your HBO diploma, a certified copy of your grade list and any requests for exemptions. |
Faculty of Arts
Journalism Studies Examboard
P.O. Box 716
9700 AS Groningen
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| Step 2 |
For international students: contact the International Office on how to apply and register with the University of Groningen. |
Faculty of Arts
International Office
website
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