After graduation
As a communication studies graduate you'll acquire the necessary multidisciplinarity and flexibility to perfectly function in a changing and demanding job market. You can opt for all kinds of career paths at media companies or in the innovation and strategy departments of diverse industrial sectors.
Career opportunities
Potential positions include communication officers and policy advisors in national, European and international institutions and NGOs; marketing managers and social media strategists; lobbying and advocacy; academic researchers, independent entrepreneurs in the media and communication sector, and, of course, journalists and press officers.
Job opportunities at VUB
You can build an exciting and meaningful career as a communication scientist or a specialist in digital media here at your alma mater. As a large organisation, we look for very diverse profiles.
Alumni testimonials
Nadya Nandita
“I completed the Digital Media in Europe programme in 2020, and studying at VUB was the best decision I ever made. This programme allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the European media, policies, and challenges. I took the traineeship opportunity, which also gave me the experience of working abroad. Studying at VUB, I was surrounded by people from all over the world. You will get numerous opportunities to broaden your network by joining extracurricular activities or becoming a member of the organisation both inside and outside the university. Overall, It felt like my second home!”
Jaakko Karhu
"Stay open for the introduced perspectives and absorb the knowledge, and I can guarantee your thinking will change. At the same time, do not forget one of the most important assets that will stick with you after you graduate: an international network. Get to know your peers. Being a student that's a bit older and having work experience in two different fields, technology and communications, I found that the Digital Media in Europe programme bound my knowledge together perfectly, complementing it with a deep understanding of society and policy-making. As a result, my professional background got solidified, and I gained a new direction and vision for my career. I can only thank the professors of the programme for their contagious enthusiasm and world-class teaching for inspiring me to stay curious and helping me to get to this fascinating point in my life.”
Giordano Zambelli
"Applying and completing this Master's programme was an extremely valuable opportunity for me. First of all, coming from academic studies in Philosophy and having work experience in communication, I was able to connect theoretical, operational as well as policy-related aspects of media into a coherent and comprehensive framework. It has been intellectually enriching and professionally strategic. In fact, right after the Master I started a traineeship at the European Commission, which was followed by the opportunity for me to work in academia, on the topic I studied the most during the programme."
Further study
Keen to continue your academic career? Excellent students can apply for a PhD position at VUB! All you need is a promoter, a research subject and sufficient funding. Are you up for the challenge? Or look into our Postgraduates and Microcredentials, short programmes that might meet your interest.
Join our alumni community
In addition to enhancing your standing in the job market, obtaining a VUB diploma grants you access to a supportive network aimed at helping you achieve your professional goals and contribute positively to the world. Need more reasons to join? We've listed a few more below for you.
- Benefits on and off campus - A BasicFit annual subscription at half the price, student rates in the Resto... : being a former student pays off.
- Help with job applications - It is sometimes hard for young alumni to find their way on the labour market. We help you get off to a flying start.
- Networking - Join your faculty or study-programme alumni association and keep up to date with the latest networking events and developments in your field.