Is Digital Media in Europe for you?

Want to know if you are suited to the Master in Communication Studies: Digital Media in Europe programme? See the information and activities below to find out.

What does this programme involve?

Searching for something personalised? Our original interdisciplinary approach gives you the chance to pursue your own interests and develop specific expertise through elective courses, a thesis on a topic of your interest, and an internship. Do you enjoy being involved? Thanks to our small groups of students we work closely and interactively and encourage individual participation, critical thinking and discussion with staff and fellow students. And perhaps you’ll publish your work online, e.g., using forums such as Facebook.

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What is the difference with the Master in Communication Studies: Journalism & Media in Europe?

Compared to this Digital Media in Europe master, the Journalism and Media in Europe master is more focused on journalism and the political dimensions of media and communication. If your interest lies in technology and business models, the Digital Media in Europe programme is probably more suitable for you.

Spread the study load

Create your own studypath 

Within the VUB, we want to maximize our commitment to personal development and give as many students as possible the opportunity to continue their studies and develop themselves. Depending on your personal situation, it may be more difficult to devote full time to your studies. For example, you combine your studies with a job, you do top-level sports, ...    

At VUB you study at your own pace. With a flexible study pathway you make room for your personal situation (elite sports, dyslexia, disability, etc.). More information?

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Study and examination flexibility

Reflex status

Do you have a physical disability, learning disability or chronic illness, or are you starting a business or finding it harder to study because of your personal situation? If so, you qualify for Reflex Status.

With this you can ask for a flexible approach to your studies and exams, to maximise your chances of success. You may need access to course materials, for example, or more time to sit an exam, a translator or interpreter, staggered examinations, and so on.

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Elite sports and studying

Elite sports and study

Keen to combine your elite sporting career with a programme at VUB? It makes sense, as it strengthens your position in the jobs market after your sporting career ends.

Our Elite Sports & Study department helps you work out a personal study pathway and guides you through to the end.

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Studying with a disability

Studying with a functional impairment

Do you have a disability (for example, a learning disability, chronic medical condition, psychiatric or sensory disability)? If so, you qualify for a flexible approach to your studies and exams through Reflex Status, to maximise your chances of success. You may need access to course materials, for example, or more time to sit an exam, a translator or interpreter, staggered examinations, and so on.

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For extra support there are other student services to draw on at VUB. For example, a wheelchair-adapted room, study guidance and a personal study-pathway, mental healthcare, medical care, etc.

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Study Guidance

Study Guidance

An experienced team of student psychologists, student counsellors and study-pathway supervisors are there to give you personal study advice, guidance and training. At every phase in your study career.

  • Individual - Advice on your choice of programme, stress and anxiety training, help with exam planning, help for students with dyslexia...
  • Group (workshops, courses) - Choosing a subject for your bachelor's or master's thesis, learning to present, dealing with stress and anxiety...
  • Tools - An example of good weekly planning, tips and tricks for a good study method, a step plan to help you choose the right programme...

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Combining your studies with a job

The Master in Communication Studies: Digital Media in Europe is a daytime-only programme. Therefore, there is no option to combine this study with a full-time job.

You can, however, spread the studies over a longer time. See tab "Spread the study load".

Studying abroad

Although there are no exchange options, there is plenty of ‘internationalisation’ in the programme itself via the international student body.

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