Overview

It is impossible to imagine life today without new media. This Digital Media in Human Development MSc programme at Leiden University distinguishes itself from other programmes in the field of digital media by paying explicit attention to the role of digital media in child rearing, education and the treatment of problems, and how digital media influence child development.

Child rearing and instruction are changing under the influence of digital media, that is characterized by rapid developments in applications for computers, mobile telephony, handhelds, virtual reality, internet, MOOCs, serious gaming and other digital devices and techniques.

Given the new opportunities offered by digital media, but also the inherent dangers and risks, it is essential to equip students who will be taking up practical, policy oriented and scientific positions in this field with evidence based knowledge.

Internship

An important part of the master specialisation Digital Media in Human Development is the internship.

The internship is either practical – schools, companies, publishers of books and teaching methods, gaming industry, staff development, etc. – or a research internship.

You learn to apply your scientifical knowledge and academic skills in a realistic working environment and to operate independently and responsibly in an organization.

During your internship you develop your skills in practice or in scientific research.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of four courses on the following subjects:

Digital media in the family: opportunities and challenges

Learning in a digital environment

Remedial teaching through digital media

Psychopathology and on-line therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Human Computer Interaction Media Studies & Mass Media View 16 other Masters in Human Computer Interaction in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of one of the following degrees may be admitted to one of the specialisations of the programme:

a Bachelor’s degree Pedagogische Wetenschappen from Leiden University;
a research (i.e. not a professional) Bachelor’s degree programme in the field of Education and Child Studies, provided this programme contains (1) at least 20 ec in research methods and statistics of social and behavioral sciences and the use of data analyse software, and (2) at least 60 ec in Education and Child or Education and Child Studies relevant subjects.
Also admitted may be those who have successfully completed the Pre-master’s programme Pedagogische Wetenschappen (taught in Dutch) from Leiden University.

Tuition Fee

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International

20900 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20900 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leiden

850 - 1250 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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