Overview

The Media Studies - Digital Cultures programme offered by Maastricht University supports students in critically and creatively combining the skills and knowledge needed to engage with digital cultures and media technologies. Thereby, we train reflective, resilient, and forward-looking media professionals and researchers, dedicated to fostering inclusive and sustainable digital cultures.

Career

The MA in Media Studies: Digital Cultures prepares you for a rapidly evolving media landscape, combining cutting-edge theory with hands-on experience. Graduates pursue careers in social media management, policy development, data journalism, and other fields. Those interested in research can continue with a PhD or research-oriented careers in digital sociology, digital health, or AI.

As new roles, such as AI Prompt Designer, emerge in response to technological advancements, our programme ensures you stay ahead. With a strong emphasis on transferable skills, digital fluency, and self-directed learning, you'll be well-equipped to navigate and innovate within the digital world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real Virtualities

Transformations in Digital Cultures

Machines of Knowledge

Research Design

Design Thinking and Maker Culture

Creating Digital Collections

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 20 other Masters in Digital Media 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with a relevant university of applied sciences degree (e.g. HBO/Fachhochschule) or an academic BA or BSc Bachelor in a field that does not grant direct admission into this programme, can follow a pre-master year. Once successfully completed, this will guarantee you access to the master’s programme Media Studies: Digital Cultures.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21800 EUR / year

≈ 21800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Maastricht

Funding

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