Information Science

Introduction

How can you build an intelligent search engine? What is the best way to present a text? And how do you design a user-friendly website? Find out in this programme.

This programme is a specialization of the MA degree in Communication and Information Sciences.

As a student of Information Science, you learn to transfer data into accessible and intelligible information. You will do research in the domain of language, text and computer-mediated communication.

In this programme, you will analyse information and communication processes between individuals and within organizations. One question is crucial: what options do new technological developments offer to improve information and communication processes?

The Master's programme builds on the knowledge, insights and skills that you have acquired in your Bachelor's degree. You will learn to carry out research independently and handle information in a professional manner. In addition to courses, you will do an internship. You will finish the degree with an independent research project and a Master's thesis.

All courses are taught in English. Deficiency programs are partly taught in Dutch.

Facts & Figures

Title:MACroho code:66826
Faculty:ArtsCredits:60 ECTS
Course type:regularLanguage of instruction:English (100%)
Duration:12 monthsAccreditation:
Fulltime/parttime/dual:full-time

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch studentsAugust 15, 2013September 01, 2013
EU/EEA studentsMay 15, 2013September 01, 2013
non-EU/EEA studentsMarch 01, 2013September 01, 2013
November 01, 2013February 01, 2014

Bachelor-Master connections

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
Artificial Intelligence

Direct access

Information ScienceRUG

Direct access

Information Technology

Deficiency program

Admission requirements

Dutch students
previous education

A Bachelor diploma in the field of:

  • Communication- and Information Science
  • Humanities Computing/Information Science

Tuition fees

NationalityYearFee
EU/EEA2013-2014€ 1835
non-EU/EEA2013-2014€ 10500

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