pWithin a few years, rapidly evolving technology has produced radically new and complex patterns of human, social and cultural behaviour. Not only is the media changing, but so is the way it affects every aspect of our lives./ppThe Bachelor Interactive Media Design has responded to this situation by educating a new generation of designers, who understand these complex changes, who challenge accepted norms, who analyse critically and creatively, and who can develop new kinds of interactive design solutions to meet the challenges of today and the future./ppThis programme is for students who want to impact society by designing meaningful interactivity between people, machines, systems, processes, societies and cultures - where "human" is always the most important factor./ppTo this end, students learn how to develop a critical and engaged understanding and standpoint towards social and cultural issues, with strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Emphasis is placed on developing high-quality, traditional and digital design skills, while promoting aesthetic, ethical, social and cultural theories and sensitivities that foster an open, artistic approach. Experimentation and research into new areas of design innovation and collaboration is complemented by a focus on practical concerns of social application and impact./p

pWant to become a designer, photographer or art director? Discover the Crossmedia Design study at the AKI in Enschede within the Design course. Today's media designer uses all media and media combinations. This requires creative designers who are aware of the entire media landscape and who choose their own path in it. At the Crossmedia Design course in Enschede you will work on a well-stocked toolbox./ppbr/In brief:/pulliYou will become a sought-after designer who is familiar with the entire media landscape and chooses their own place within it /liliEmphasis on your individual development and choices /liliExtremely well-equipped workshops /liliOwn studio /liliUnique course, only available in Enschede/li/ulpbr/After completing this study programme, you can begin work as an art director or creative strategist in the design team of a large design studio, a publishing house or a broadcasting company. You can also choose to specialise as a photographer, interactive or graphic designer or work as a freelance crossmedia designer./ppbr/For more information visit https://www.artez.nl/en/course/crossmedia-design./p

pThe internationally-oriented Bachelor Graphic Design Arnhem (GDA) provides a learning environment for students to develop creative skills and acquire critical knowledge, contributing to new vantage points on–, through- and with- graphic design./ppWhy choose Graphic Design in Arnhem?/pulliEducation at the interface between visual art and design/liliLearn to explore and push back the boundaries of the subject/liliPlenty of scope to develop a personal profile/liliSolid foundation in media theory and philosophy/liliExtremely well-equipped workshops/liliInternationally-oriented but small-scale and personal education/liliTaught by lecturers at the forefront of the discipline/liliTop Rated Programme according to HBO Keuzegids/li/ul

pIn Communication and Information Studies you will learn how communication works and what role language plays in it./ppTwo specialisations are taught in English: Language & Media and Language & Mind. In the specialisation Language and Media you will learn how and why organizations apply new (and old) media in business-to-business and business-to-consumer interaction. The specialisation Language and Mind bridges the gap between what linguists know about the learnability of languages and what language teachers experience in daily life. We aim to explain why certain aspects of languages are extremely difficult to learn while others are not, and how this varies for different learner groups./p

pExplore the world of media and its political, economic, and cultural impact. Pursue opportunities for international exchange, and go on to advanced studies or a top-flight career in communications.br/The Communications and Media programme's academic year is divided into four terms, starting in September and finishing at the end of June. Each term comprises three different courses. This not only ensures that the workload and exams are spread evenly throughout the year, but also encourages you to work in a disciplined and effective way./ppThe International Bachelor programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM) facilitates and stimulates cooperative learning. It also encourages you to think critically and generate new knowledge, rather than simply accumulating facts. All courses feature a combination of instruction, interaction, and practical training, including applying theoretical knowledge to actual cases. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups and develop your team skills./p

pCommunication is at the centre of human social action. From everyday family life to communication in organizations, our lives are shaped and organized through communication./ppCommunication plays a crucial role in society. How can people be persuaded to live a healthy life? How can teachers find out what students understand? How can doctors successfully communicate with low-literate patients?/ppIn the Bachelor's programme Communication and Information Studies (CIS) you will learn:/pullito find where communication succeeds or fails/lilito design and implement interventions to improve communication/lilito measure the success of these interventions./li/ulpCIS focuses on communication from a language perspective in the broadest sense: CIS is about text, talk, gestures, pictures and digital media./ppCommunication is not only about products, but also about processes involving people, attitudes and opinions. Therefore, you will receive a multidisciplinary training with elements from linguistics, psychology, sociology and marketing./ppCIS is an international degree programme taught in English. You will be part of an international group of students. You will collaborate with students abroad. And you will have guest lecturers from universities outside the Netherlands. The programme also provides the possibility to follow a Dutch Track./ppSign up for the Open Day on 8 November!/p

pIn Communication and Information Studies you will learn how communication works and what role language plays in it./ppTwo specialisations are taught in English: Language & Media and Language & Mind (previously Language Learning & Language Teaching). English Language & Communication Studies is also English taught, but has a Dutch language proficiency requirement. In the specialisation Language and Media you will learn how and why organizations apply new (and old) media in business-to-business and business-to-consumer interaction. The specialisation Language and Mind bridges the gap between what linguists know about the learnability of languages and what language teachers experience in daily life. We aim to explain why certain aspects of languages are extremely difficult to learn while others are not, and how this varies for different learner groups./p

pCommunication & Multimedia Design (CMD) in Leeuwarden is the place to be to become a designer and multimedia specialist. You will learn to design meaningful digital products, services and experiences.br/An interactive advertising campaign for a major brand, a virtual reality experience for people with mental health problems or a program app with stylish design for a music festival... Whichever direction you want to take with your Communication & Multimedia Design (CMD) degree, it will be towards an innovative future. Will you opt for creative design, digital development or both? With CMD, you determine your own path. This program is completely in English and we welcome students from all over the world to come study CMD in Leeuwarden./p

pYou want to become a specialist and future manager in media, entertainment, and the creative industry. In that case, this 4-year bachelor programme is perfect for you.br/During this course, you will learn how to produce and publish media successfully. Besides learning the ins and outs of the industry, you also get to know the innermost circle of the media industry. Do an internship at prestigious companies like Disney, Nintendo, or even your own company. Do you have international ambitions? Choose to spend part of your studies at one of our other campuses in Bali, Qatar, South Africa, or Thailand.br/br/The bachelor's programme will open up a world of career opportunities for you: managing a creative team or assisting the production of a TV show. In this rapidly growing and ever-changing sector, there's always a need for dynamic and highly skilled professionals.br/br/Some examples of career paths are concept developer, creating campaigns and creative concepts, producer, web editor, or music manager. You could also start your own enterprise as a creative entrepreneur.br/br/In this course, we will assist you in getting familiar with the industry on an international level, offering you access to the skills you need to become an enterprising, creative professional./p

pThe Bachelors course in Communication is professionally oriented and designed to give you a head start on the global career market. It is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete./ppThis course trains you to become a specialist in the fields of business, marketing communication, corporate communication and advertising in an international environment./ppYou learn to apply the theory you are taught in the course to real-life practice. You will solve real communication problems and work on actual international cases for clients. You conduct research in the fields of identity, image building or customer satisfaction. Graduation assignments often involve writing a plan for strategic marketing, strategic branding, public relations, internal communications or online communications./ppThe Bachelor of Arts degree qualifies you for middle and higher management positions. Our graduates usually begin their career on an operational and tactical level within the field of international communication./p

pPsychologists want to understand, explain, and predict how people think, and why they do what they do. And they don't just want to understand behaviour, they also want to know how to alter it if necessary. It's a very broad field of study. This bachelor's programme introduces you to all the major theories and topics within psychology. /ppThe bachelor's Psychology is a three-year programme taught in English or Dutch.br/br/If you would like to talk with a current student about the programme.Then, you can contact our student ambassador on Instagram: www.instagram.com/umhealthbachelorpsychology/p

pIn the international Bachelor’s program Digital Culture and Society (Culture Studies, previously Online Culture: Art, Media and Society), you focus on digital culture and media within our increasingly globalized world. Through different research angles on our online identities, community-building, art expressions, and interactions with (social) media, you study how tech-driven innovations and globalization influence our way of living. This program is interactive, encouraging curiosity and helping you learn to express your opinions in a diverse, multicultural setting. Much attention is paid to language and writing skills, whereby students learn to actively contribute to digital culture on our own online magazine platform by writing papers and opinion pieces. Alongside the compulsory courses, you customize your program with a range of elective courses or opt for the Taal en Cultuur track (Dutch-taught), which combines the study of Dutch language, literature, media and communication. /pp- #1 in the field of culture studies (Keuzegids Universiteiten, 2023)/p

pThe Bachelor's in Media and Information is dedicated to the exploration of New Media and the pervasive production, distribution and use of information in today's society. You will analyse specific new media phenomena, including social media platforms, as well as broader contemporary themes, such as surveillance, citizen journalism, locative media, and the monitoring and metrification of everyday life.br/This Bachelor's will give you advanced conceptual and practical tools to understand the seismic shifts in culture and society brought about by the constant transformation of media. What happens, for example, when mobile apps monitor our health and recommend music to us? How does our behaviour change when we can locate ourselves on a digital map and others are able to track our movements? Most of us own various devices that are designed to create, access, store and share information. But how does all this work? What is this information? How can we deal with it effectively? And what are the cultural consequences?/ppAs well as established concepts from media studies and information studies, the programme applies and develops new research approaches like Digital Humanities and Digital Methods. This interdisciplinary perspective is crucial to understanding contemporary developments like new political movements, Big Data and privacy, or the emerging sharing economy./p

pMedia are at the heart of contemporary life. From social media to print, from websites to television, from search engines to apps: our understanding of the world is shaped by media.br/Media have a major impact not only on how we communicate with one another, but also on how societies are organised: culturally, politically and economically. This academic programme therefore studies the informative and social function of media and conceives 'culture' in its anthropological definition: as the ideas, customs and social behaviour of particular (groups in) societies.You will acquire knowledge and a variety of theoretical perspectives on the way different media platforms are structured, how they operate and how they relate to each other; how media systems are underpinned politically and economically; and how patterns of media use, production and content develop and change. You will learn to apply and critically reflect on different types of academic research methods on a variety of topics. In addition, you will also get acquainted to the professional fields related to media, develop your professional skills to help you perform in media-related internships and jobs.The programme's distinctive features are:* an international, comparative and interdisciplinary curriculum* a focus on the informative and social function of media* emphasis on the theoretical perspectives, methodological skill/p

pIf you study our bachelor course in Design, you chose from one of the 2D, 3D or 4D disciplines in your first year: Advertising & Beyond, Animation, Audiovisual Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration,  Transformation Design, Product Design of Spatial Design./ppRotterdam is home base to quite many designers in all disciplines that have gained an international reputation. Many of them have been educated at WdKA: as a 'typical Rotterdam' academy it boasts a strong tradition in design education. Quite logical in a city that is an internationally orientated hub for trade and transport, and that is all about 'getting things done'. Rotterdam manifests itself - both nationally and internationally - as a 'city of design'. Proof of that is the biennial Rotterdam Design Prize./ppOn the one hand, Rotterdam designers are characterized by their pragmatic 'hands on' approach ("don't fuss, just do it!"). On the other hand, they are renowned for their innovative and personal approach of design assignments./ppOver the past two decades, digital media have transformed all WdKA's design courses - like they transformed professional practice. Digital media are not just important as tools in the design process, but even more as a new arena for designers to work in. From day one, digital media are an integral part of the curriculum of all WdKA design courses./p

pVisual art today is strongly interlinked with today’s society, a connection which is reinforced and deepened by social and other media. In Arts, Media and Society, a specialisation of our Art History bachelor's programme, you will explore this relationship and analyse how it reflects and impacts the issues of our time, while also learning practical and academic skills that are invaluable in the current job market./pp /ppWhy Arts, Media and Society at Leiden University?/pulliIt’s a unique, English-taught specialisation of Leiden’s Art History bachelor’s programme./liliYou can study various art forms and artistic media, including the visual arts, film and photography, installation art, bio-art and digital media art./liliMany of its lecturers are affiliated to the LUCAS Institute, an important arts-oriented research centre./liliIt’s a small-scale programme in which you will learn from leading academics and guest lecturers./liliLeiden is home to 13 museums and within easy reach of other leading Dutch and European museums./li/ul

pThe study programme in Design is provided by five departments, each representing a distinct design field:/ppGraphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Architecture & Furniture Design, Textile & Fashion and Photography (full- & part-time)./pulliGraphic Design: Its world-wide reputation is fuelled by the high level and thorough education, the investigative and conceptual approach in teaching, as well as the excellent quality in the field of typeface design and typography./liliInteractive/Media/Design trains students who want to impact society by designing meaningful interactivity between people, machines, systems, processes, societies and cultures - where "human" is always the most important factor./liliInterior Architecture and Furniture Design covers the full width of the spatial domain by focusing on spatial conditions that determine how we experience our daily living environment./liliTextile & Fashion has a very distinctive profile. The combination of two disciplines within one department is unique in the Netherlands and inspires the curriculum of the program./liliPhotography (full- & part-time): Education is directed within an environment that not only encourages the development of quality photographic images but also intensively promotes research into the effects of video and photographic imagery. /li/ul

pIs Instagram the new museum? Is living in a tiny house hip or sustainable? How are designers and artists dealing with an increasingly mediated and globalized world?/ppPursue a bachelor's degree in Media, Art, Design and Architecture (MKDA-EN) at VU Amsterdam and study the significance and contested histories of images, objects and environments. Media, art, design, and architecture cannot be understood in isolation from each other or outside of the contexts in which they appear./p

pAre you fascinated by films, music or theater? Do you love to discuss what art is, or how to interpret a particular movie, popular song or performance? Are you interested in studying the effects of arts and media on society?/ppIn our Bachelor’s programme students acquire a deepened analytical, historical and theoretical understanding of (a) two art forms chosen from film, music, theater/performance, visual arts or literature; and (b) specialized scholarly knowledge in one of two frameworks: ‘Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship’ or ‘Analysis and Criticism.’ This broad multi- and interdisciplinary combination is unique to the programme./ppThe programme will train you to study artworks, from novels and music videos to films and computer games, in a scholarly way – examining how they are produced, distributed, used, perceived, appreciated and socially embedded. It thereby paves the way for a variety of professional avenues into the field of arts and media./ppIn our programme students enroll in one or two of the arts disciplines offered by our own department: Film, Theater, Music. Literature and Visual Arts can be chosen as secondary arts discipline only./pulliFilm/liliMusic/liliTheatre/li/ulpPlease see our blog on recent topics concerning the arts in society./ppSign up for the Open Day on 8 November!/ppArts Culture and Media Teaching and Research Faculty./p

pThe Bachelor’s in Creative Technology (CreaTe) will equip you to use the latest smart technologies for designing and building solutions that will contribute to a better future for people and society – from urban flooding solutions to emotionally aware robots. CreaTe students are typically enterprising, inventive and keen to make a difference. You will gain expertise in design, creative processes, technology, and the influence of media and technology on humans. With your knowledge of computer science and electrical engineering, you will cover the entire creation process: from identifying the core questions to building and testing prototypes. Our project-based education will challenge you to collaborate across cultural and disciplinary boundaries with students from all over the world, while offering plenty of space for personal preferences and initiatives./ppThere is also the possibility to follow this study programme at VU Amsterdam./p

pIn the bachelor's programme of Media and Culture , you will study the role of new media, film, television and theatre in our society./ppUtrecht offers a broad bachelor's programme that prepares you for professions in the world of new media, film, television and theatre. The first year covers history, theory and analysis of all media. Then you choose the direction that appeals most to you./ppThis programme also gives you extensive practical experience. You will meet programmers, producers, reviewers, dramaturges and policy makers. These are the kinds of positions this programme prepares you for./ppMatching: find out if a study is a good fit for you and get through your studies successfully. Register before 1 May and get extensively acquainted with Literary Studies through compulsory study activities. More information can be found at www.uu.nl/matching./p

pDo you want to understand how fake news spreads? How new social media apps emerge (and disappear) and influence users and society? Or are you interested in the impact of reputation and crisis management on the success or failure of innovations? In short, are you looking for a study programme that academically and practically prepares you for a role as a connector in the unpredictable, digital world of tomorrow? Then our Bachelor's in Communication Science is for you! The programme is built around three current themes: Digital Society, Changing Organisations and Persuasive Tech, which will train you to become a true 21st-century communication professional who effortlessly navigates organisations and knows exactly how to bring together people and new technologies. After completing the bachelor's degree, you could work in PR, at a communication or marketing agency, as a communication professional in a company or government organisation, or as a User Experience Designer, for example./p

pWhy do people lash out at relief workers during emergencies? How can you help someone who no longer feels life is worth living? Do genes play a role in ADHD or addiction?/ppThe Bachelor of Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the intersection between health, behavioural patterns, and ways of thinking. How do these differ from one person to the next, and how we can influence them? /ppHuman behaviour in all its forms is endlessly fascinating./p

pThe Bachelor’s in Creative Technology will equip you to use the latest technology for developing solutions that contribute to a better future for people and society. Throughout the many hands-on projects, you will gain technical knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to understand how media and technology influence humans, design and creative processes. Using your extensive knowledge of computer science and electrical engineering, you will learn to cover the entire creation process: from identifying the core question to building a working prototype and testing it on users./p

pDo social media influence how you vote? Does your Instagram account show the real you? Is X as reliable as a newspaper? /pp /ppThe world is in the throes of a communication revolution and media use is constantly changing. During the Bachelor of Communication Science programme at VU Amsterdam, you will study the effect of media and communication on what people think and do.br/ br/The programme makes use of project-based education. Every semester has an overarching theme, in which you will follow relevant courses and work on a project together with your fellow students. These projects involve particular communication problems for you to analyse and solve, often in collaboration with external companies. This way, you will gain valuable professional experience long before you graduate. /ppThe small-scale setup allows ample opportunity to develop close relationships with your lecturers. The close-knit atmosphere of the programme is reflected in the cutthroat football tournament organised annually between students and lecturers. There is also an active student association that regularly organises activities and events./p

pAre you interested in the latest digital marketing trends and do you know how to convince others?br/During your course, you will become confident using both online and offline channels of communication. This course prepares you for a career in the dynamic field of digital marketing and international business. You obtain the skills to investigate markets and understand consumers. From day one you will be able to translate your newly acquired knowledge into practical cases and projects. NHL Stenden has been strongly committed to internationalization since its inception. Our Grand Tour programme will give you the opportunity to make use of our global campus network, with locations in the Netherlands, Indonesia (Bali), South Africa and Thailand. Become the new generation digital marketer with an international mindset, by joining this programme./p

pHave you ever wondered how awesome media concepts work? Interested in the latest trends? And curious about how you can create media products yourself? Breda is the place to discover the world of media. Sounds good? Come and study Creative Business. /ppIn this study programme you learn everything about radio, television, magazines, online platforms, virtual reality, events, outdoor advertising, online marketing, database marketing and more. During your studies you will work in the Production House, and you will go to the USA to work in a professional television studio./p

pThe Bachelor's programme in Marketing Management will provide you with all the skills and expertise you need for a professional career in marketing./ppMarketing Management is an English taught four-year bachelor's programme. Each year consists of four ten-weeks blocks. The programme is designed to develop student knowledge regarding all aspects of Marketing Management, through an applied teaching approach. The career prospects are good for young professionals with a sound marketing background. Throughout your studies, you will work together with other students in teams to tackle a wide range of real-life marketing and sales issues that affect the way business is conducted nowadays. This will enable you to put theory into practice. We co-create cases with the professional field for student project work. This is done in small, multicultural groups, which will train you to respond effectively to all kinds of challenging marketing issues. Training is also provided in specific skills essential for your career, such as giving and receiving feedback, working in groups, intercultural sensitivity, customer orientation and presentation skills./ppAre you interested in studying in an international environment with students from over 35 nationalities? Would you like to learn how to determine the needs and wants of customers, and how to convince them to buy your brand and not the /p