Programme outline

The programme in New Media and Digital Culture yields 60 ECTS credits: 20 credits for core courses, 10 credits for electives, 10 credits for the New Media and Digital Culture research seminar and 20 credits for a Master's thesis.

The specific number of credits a student is required to obtain through coursework is determined by the admissions committee and is based on the student's previous qualifications. Fulfilment of all the requirements will take at least one year.

Detailed course information

For detailed course descriptions, follow the link below to the UvA Course Catalogue.

Thesis

The Master's thesis reports on research carried out by the student under the supervision of two academic staff members involved in the programme. The subject of the thesis must be mutually agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser(s).

For more information on Faculty thesis guidelines, please see the link below.

Tracks

The Master's programme in Media Studies has three tracks: 

• Film Studies
• New Media and Digital Culture
• Televisiestudies (Television Studies, in Dutch only)

Degree requirements

New Media and Digital Culture is a track of the Master's programme in Media Studies. Students who successfully complete this programme receive a Master's degree in Media Studies and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Credit transfer

Students who show exceptional promise during a Regular or Professional Master's programme are encouraged to continue their studies in a Research Master's programme. Once students are admitted to the Research Master's programme, they can transfer credits earned during their previous course of study towards their Research Master's degree. The examination committee determines which courses qualify for transfer.