Application & Admission

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1 Application & Admission Erik Weijers MSc Study adviser

2 Topics for today Admission requirements Master Direct admission or Pre-Master programme What about my admission? All this information is available at: gsc.uva.nl/open-days Graduate School of Communication 2

3 Admission requirements Master Prior knowledge and skills comparable to Bachelor diploma Communication Science UvA Based on: Academic Bachelor s degree Bachelor s curriculum and courses attended Motivation English language proficiency (international students) Graduate School of Communication 3

4 Academic Bachelor s degree Comparable to three years of a Dutch researchoriented university Degree qualification in the Netherlands, please check information on the website of the Nuffic: Graduate School of Communication 4

5 Knowledge of Communication Science theories Courses within the Communication Science field Courses related to Communication Science field Courses within the Social Behavioral Sciences Graduate School of Communication 5

6 Knowledge and skills Social Sciences research methods and statistics Social Research Methods (such as survey design, experimental design) Theoretical knowledge Courses (inferential statistics) Applied Research Knowledge Empirical research paper (applied linear regression, ANOVA) Graduate School of Communication 6

7 Direct or conditional admission Possible results of your application: Direct admission Conditional admission Pre-Master programme (max. 30 ECTS, 1 semester) Online course Reject (e.g. bachelor s diploma university of applied sciences) Graduate School of Communication 7

8 Pre-Master Programme None or limited prior knowledge Max. one semester (30 EC in 20 weeks) September-January (sem1) OR February-June (sem2) Graduate School of Communication 8

9 Tuition fee Pre-Master programme A proportional amount of the statutory tuition fee. Multiply the amount of credits that you need to obtain by 32,50. Graduate School of Communication 9

10 Tuition fee example Costs Pre-Master programme with courses: - Introduction to Research Methodology (12 ECTS) - Research Practice Seminar (6 ECTS) My tuition fee will be: (12+6) * 32,50 = 585 When completed within one academic year! More information about tuition fees and payment student.uva.nl/mcs > choose tuition fees in the a-z list Graduate School of Communication 10

11 Online Courses Only for students with a small deficiency Knowledge upgrade 2, 3 or 4 weeks fulltime course Prior to start Master: August or January Courses offered: 1. Online Introduction to Communication Science (2 weeks) Costs 225,- 2. Online Introduction to Research Methodology (3-4 weeks) Costs 225,- Graduate School of Communication 11

12 Not completed Pre-Master programme No entry to Master s programme, half year delay! Not possible to retake the Pre-Master courses Graduate School of Communication 12

13 So what to do now? APPLY! Non Dutch degree: via regular mail <-> Dutch degree: use the online web form. Form A Form B Statement of motivation Curriculum vitae Photocopies of secondary/pre-university diploma including transcripts (plus official translations if applicable) Official certified copies of higher education diplomas AND transcripts already obtained (plus official translations if applicable) English language test report (for non-native speakers), sent directly from the testing institution. An empirical research paper, preferably based on quantitative research methods. Photocopy of passport (identity page) or birth certificate Descriptions of taken courses in communication science and/or social sciences research methodology (if any) Graduate School of Communication 13

14 English proficiency test Graduate School of Communication 14

15 Written work Research paper Quantitative Research Methodology ANOVA Regression Must be in English (translate summary, methods and results section) Graduate School of Communication 15

16 Course description Objectives/Content Teaching research methods and analyses as described in the syllabus Required literature Course descriptions must be in English Graduate School of Communication 16

17 How about your admission? Send us your application via postal mail: The graduate School of Communication Admissions Office (C7.02) Postbus NG Amsterdam The Netherlands Evaluation by admissions committee Decision: admission letter by , including information about how to enrol (max. 8 weeks for international students, 4 weeks for students with a Dutch degree) Graduate School of Communication 17

18 Application deadlines Non-Dutch degree: Start September 2016: 25 March, 2016 Dutch degree: Start February 2016: 20 November, 2015 Start September 2016: 6 May, 2016 Graduate School of Communication 18

19 Important websites How to apply? Student website: Practical matters (Visa and permits,housing and Tuition fees): Course Catalogue: coursecatalogue.uva.nl Timetables: mytimetable.uva.nl All this information is available at: gsc.uva.nl/open-days Graduate School of Communication 19

20 Important! * A raise of the tuition fee is to be expected for Please check online your situation Graduate School of Communication 20

21 Questions? Information market Contact information: Appointment study adviser: Education Desk, tel (9.00 A.M P.M.) Graduate School of Communication 21

22 Hope to see you again. Graduate School of Communication 22

23 Thank you! Graduate School of Communication 23