Career perspectives

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As a graduate of the Master’s in Communication Science, you can look forward to an exciting career as a communication advisor, content specialist, marketing manager, online marketer, corporate communication coordinator, market research analyst, UX designer, or event planner, among others. You can also opt for an academic career and do a PhD at the University of Twente. Or what about starting your own business?

Type of degree

Upon completion of the Master’s, you will receive a Master’s degree in Communication Science and the title Master of Science (MSc).

Job opportunities

Your hands-on expertise in applying the most effective communication strategies to help companies and institutions promote behaviour change paves the way for limitless career opportunities. You will be well prepared for roles in public relations and corporate communications, marketing and advertising, digital and social media marketing, event planning and management, market research and analytics, government and public affairs, and crisis and emergency communications, among other areas.

UT alumni with a Master’s degree in Communication Science work at various organisations in different roles, for example:
  • Strategy Director at TBWA\NEBOKO
  • Change & Engagement Communications Specialist at Philips
  • Communication Advisor at the Dutch Ministry of Defence

Whichever career path you decide to pursue, you will be sure to find exciting opportunities at various organisations and companies worldwide. Consider the prospect of working for a multinational, such as Philips or Deloitte. What about working at a media company like RTL Nederland or NOS? Alternatively, you can kickstart your career at a global consumer company like Unilever or Bol.com. Working at a digital strategy consulting agency, such as INTK, or a large financial institution, such as ING or ABN AMRO, is another exciting possibility.

Start a business

Do you have a great business idea? At the University of Twente, you can turn it into reality! At UT, we highly encourage entrepreneurship. UT has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands four times in a row. We have a unique approach to putting scientific knowledge into practice and turning your and our expertise into solutions that people and society need. As a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship, we offer you the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub on campus.

Former students have founded Welisa: a Salesforce consulting partner that builds custom-centric organisations! Will you be next?

Continue as a researcher: obtain a PhD

Instead of pursuing a professional career right after obtaining your Master’s degree, you can opt for a PhD programme at the Twente Graduate School (TGS). It entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for a period of four years. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and presenting and defending your research publicly. Obtaining a PhD gives you the title Doctor (Dr).

Interested in doing a PhD? You can check the vacancies below or send an open application.

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