Communication Science
We often think we know exactly why we do what we do, and that our behaviour is rational. But did you know that only 5% of our behaviour is conscious, and the rest is unconsciously influenced by interactions with others and technologies? As a Communication Science student at the University of Twente, you will learn how communication, design and technology - such as social media, games or even the layout of a store - subconsciously influence our behaviour.
Human interactions and tech are key to many things in human life. On a private level, they not only shape our identity, but also affect our attitudes and behaviours (think of how smartphone use influences the things we like, see and buy). On an organisational level, interactions foster for example organisational identification and leadership. Finally, on a societal level, social interactions both facilitate and hamper issues like polarisation, democratic distrust, and inequality. This challenging programme addresses all three levels and will help you understand how interaction processes work and will equip you with the skills needed to tackle the social-technical problems of today.
100% futureproof
To prepare you for the future, the programme is structured around three contemporary themes:
- Digital Society
- Changing Organisations
- Persuasive Tech.
In our modules, we combine relevant subdisciplines of communication science like organisational communication, marketing communication and media communication with related disciplines such as social psychology and human-tech interaction.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirementsfor your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
There are all kinds of opportunities in the job market for communication scientists. During the programme, we prepare you for these opportunities by introducing you to a variety of possible future jobs. To give you an idea, you will find below twelve of the most frequently occurring positions acquired by our Communication Science graduates.
- UX (user experience) Designer
- Big Data, Search & Conversion Marketer
- Campaign Manager
- Media Designer
- Social Media Agent
- Online Privacy Specialist
- Marketing & Communication Policy Advisor
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Officer
- Crisis Manager
- Trend Watcher
- Copywriter and SEO Marketer
