After completing your Bachelor's degree in Communication Science, you have several options. You can enter the job market straight away, or you can deepen your knowledge by pursuing our consecutive Master's programme in Communication Science or another Master's degree.
The Master’s programme in Communication Science is a one-year, English-taught course. In this internationally oriented programme, you can choose from three distinctive and forward-looking areas of focus:
You can, of course, also choose a different follow-up programme, such as a Master’s in Psychology or Educational Science and Technology. Another option is to pursue a Double Degree, allowing you to obtain two Master’s diplomas. The Master’s in Communication Science offers Double Degree programmes with Business Administration (Digital Marketing), and Public Administration (Policy, Governance & Communication).
The Bachelor’s in Communication Science prepares you thoroughly for securing a rewarding job. The combination of academic knowledge, a broad communication-focused design approach, and practical application provides a strong foundation for entering the labour market. Whether you are interested in a role in marketing and advertising, PR and communication, consultancy, (ICT) services or research, as a graduate in Communication Science, you will be able to work across a wide range of sectors.
Companies are constantly exploring how to make their products, services, and innovations as appealing as possible to customers. Communication plays a crucial role in this process. You might be involved in internal and external relations, public relations, advertising, marketing communication, sponsorship, media relations, or public information.
Government bodies, businesses, and non-profit organisations increasingly turn to consultancy firms for the development and implementation of their communication strategies. As a communication scientist in this sector, you will be involved in designing communication strategies and solving complex communication challenges.
As a communication scientist, you can work in areas such as public information, public relations, marketing, or research. For example, you might conduct market research and, based on the results, determine which offline and online channels companies should use to engage with their stakeholders.
Within central government, provinces, and local authorities, you will advise on the most effective ways to reach different target groups. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication policy plans.
You can also apply for a position as a PhD candidate at a research institution or university. Communication scientists who graduate from Twente, for example, conduct (doctoral) research into workplace technologies; design and behaviour change; or user support and science communication. Other research areas are also possible, such as alcohol policy in the Netherlands or the influence of music on people’s eating behaviour.
To give you an idea of what you could do, here are the most common jobs our Communication Studies graduates do: