Online Culture
Study the sociological, cultural, ethical, and physical consequences of constantly being ‘online’. Investigate how this influences our experiences and perceptions of the world, and the forms of knowledge and communication that we develop. Specialize by choosing one of the three offered majors: Art, Media and Society, Global Communication, and Ritual in Society.
Program and courses
Specialize yourself by choosing one of three majors:
Art, Media and Society
Study the influence of digitization and globalization on art and cultural expressions within the public space and on the public debate.Global Communication
Learn to understand the communicative challenges of life in times of globalization and superdiversity, how all this communication between (sub)cultures affects the people it concerns, and how to improve these intercultural contacts and facilitate collaboration.Ritual in Society
Reflect on the changes that rituals and traditions have undergone as a result of globalization and digitization, and on the effects of increasing diversity on the manifestation of religion in public space.
Turn academic content into publications that are accessible to a wider public through Diggit Magazine, both a learning instrument and an online news platform focusing on digital culture, globalization, and arts.
An internship option in the third unit provides you with the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, and get familiar with possible future professions.
Typical courses are:
Individuals and Communities in the Digital Age
Intimacy, Privacy and Authenticity
Media and Migration
Religion in the Digital World
Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.
- ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus Tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.
- Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą.
SVARBU: anglų kalbos testo sertifikatą privaloma pateikti kartu su visais dokumentais, atsiunčiant anketą. Universitetas nesvarsto stojimo anketų be anglų kalbos testo rezultatų, todėl sertifikatą privaloma pateikti iki stojimo pabaigos. Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- IELTS – 6.5, ne mažiau nei 6.0 iš kiekvienos dalies
- TOEFL – 90
You are certainly eligible to apply if you have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as general Culture Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Religious Studies.
However, the academic background of the students in our Master's program varies a lot. Students with a Bachelor's degree in a different subject area are also most welcome to apply.
With a prior education in the Netherlands at a higher education institution, you can get an indication of your eligibility at http://doorstroommatrix.nl.
A copy of your Bachelor's or Master's thesis or an essay completed during your studies (only in English and at least 1500 words; if you have not yet written a thesis, you could also upload a dedicated writing sample in form of an academic essay or research proposal)
Career prospects
Online Culture prepares you for a careers in culture, media, and communication. An internship option in the third unit provides you with the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, and get familiar with possible future professions. This will enhance your position in the labor market.
Alumni facts
Average number of months until first paid job: 4.6
Finds a job within 2 months after graduation: 57%
Has a job within 6 months after graduation: 79%
Gross monthly income one year after graduation: € 1,844
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2016 | n = 16
