Contents of the programme

Informatiekunde

What are the effects of the enormous increase in E-mails and text messages on personal communication? How can you make sure that communication flows in business companies are as quick, accessible and efficient as possible? Why go to university, when you can study via the Internet?

In Information Studies, research is done in order to answer such questions. Central is the relationship between humans and information- and communication technology (ICT). As a student of Information Studies you will occupy yourself with multimedia, the social effects of computer science and the use of ICT in business organisations.

Information Studies combines insights from the social sciences, economics, psychology and computer science into its own discipline. You will learn how and why organisations and society build up, maintain, exchange and sometimes screen knowledge. You will also learn what the interests and risks are of knowledge- and information technology for Western society.

Master's programmes

The UvA offers a wide range of master's programmes, taught either in English or in Dutch. Follow the link below for an overview of these programmes (in Dutch).

The job market

The ICT sector is growing fast and there is a large demand of ICT graduates. Information specialists can end up in a variety of jobs, depending on your specialisation. You could for example analyse organisational problems and look for solutions by improvements in information management.

Large companies such as KLM, NS, KPN, banks and insurance companies, hospitals and governments use hundreds of information systems and thus need diverse and highly educated specialists.

Some professional opportunities are knowledge engineer, information architect, policy employee in information technology, database specialist, systems designer, or science journalist.

An increasing number of graduates also opts for setting up their own business, or for working for smaller, innovative companies.

Entry requirements

Apart from the entry requirements which apply to all students (see below) the following applies to school subjects:

• Compulsory: Mathematics
• Students are expected to have a good command of English since most of the literature is in English

Application and admission

The application procedure for regular study programmes taught in Dutch depends on the country where you have obtained your diploma. Follow the link below for detailed information on application and admission.