During the Bachelor’s programme, students will examine the effects of media and communications on what people think and do. On the basis of a specific theme, students will study how people use different forms of communication and how this is changing society. They also will conclude each semester with their own research, through which they will learn how to analyse data and present research results.

A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diploma See the Diploma Requirement List for examples of accepted diplomas per country. Please note: this list is meant to give you an indication of admissibility; no rights can be derived from it. Proof of sufficient proficiency in English See the General Admission Requirements for the English language requirement. Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics After you apply to the programme and upload the required documents in our student portal, your International Student Advisor will have a look at your transcripts to determine whether your diploma is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma and whether your mathematics level is sufficient. These examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the required level of mathematics: International Baccalaureate: Math Studies, Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level. British GCE A-Levels: A-levels or AS-level in Mathematics with a grade A, B or C. Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife European Baccalaureate: Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 3 hours during the Orientation Cycle. If your diploma is not considered to be at the right level and/or if your proficiency in mathematics is considered to be insufficient, your International Student Advisor will inform you about the possibilities how to meet the requirements with additional certificates. When advised to sit an entry exam, the following certificates are deemed equivalent to the required Dutch VWO Mathematics C level. International Exams International Baccalaureate certificate in Math Studies, Math Standard Level or Math Higher Level. Exams in the Netherlands Boswell-Bèta (English). Boswell-Bèta in Utrecht (the Netherlands) provides a VWO Mathematics C exam in May, July and August. Application procedures Please check our step-by-step application guide for more information. International applicants will be asked to submit the following documents: Transcript(s) of records (e.g. High School grade list) Curriculum Vitae (your personal details, previous education and any relevant work experience in approximately one A4 page) Copy of valid passport English language test results (if already obtained)