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Global Communication and Diversity

Master

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The Master's specialisation in Global Communication and Diversity provides you with knowledge and tools to function as an independent communication specialist in international organisational contexts.

The Master’s specialisation in Global Communication and Diversity teaches you about professional communication in multinational, multicultural, and multilingual organisational contexts. This programme trains you to operate as an independent communication specialist. You will develop in-depth theoretical knowledge and methodological skills, and will learn to work in teams through practical communication projects. After completing your studies, you will be able to design and conduct scientific communication research. You can make tailor-made recommendations to optimise communication with diverse target groups. You will explore themes such as the impact of globalisation and diversity on communication (e.g. in marketing and advertising, recruitment, or corporate communication), the role of intercultural competence, and the consequences of language choice for effective and inclusive communication with different stakeholders. You will gain insight into the factors that can affect an organisation's communication with diverse publics and its reputation and performance in international settings.

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 2,601


Admission

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Application requirements

In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.

We are looking for students with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Information Studies or in a related area or discipline that is equivalent to a Dutch university diploma. In general, students' previous education should reflect their affinity with the following subject areas: Communication Studies, Management & Organisation, Intercultural Communication or (Inter)cultural Studies and Linguistics.

As conducting communication research is an essential component of this programme, candidates should have experience in doing quantitative research (e.g. experimental or survey research) and knowledge of inferential statistics (e.g. t-test, ANOVA, Chi-square).

Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher. The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United

We'll also consider your portfolio, practical experience (for example, studies or work experience abroad) and motivation in order to determine whether you meet the requirements and are suitable for this specialisation. An interview may be part of the selection process.

Language requirements

C1
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
C2
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
7
IELTS overall band
100
TOEFL internet based

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Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 2,601
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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 Jul '25 1 Apr '25
1 Sep '26 1 Jul '26 1 Apr '26

Scholarships

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Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships

NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Fund

StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Contact

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6525 XZ Nijmegen

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