In this course, you’ll be introduced to key theories and models in Communication Science. You’ll learn, for example, how and why people use media, how media influence society, and gain a better understanding of the role communication plays in our daily lives. This course is specifically designed for exchange and elective students.

In this course, you’ll learn about key research methods and statistical analyses. You’ll become familiar with different research designs, data collection techniques, and data analysis. In addition to lectures, you’ll attend tutorials where you’ll practice using the statistical software package SPSS.

In this course, you’ll learn how to choose a research method and develop a research plan. Working in a group, you’ll conduct a survey: you’ll design questions, collect responses, analyze the data, and write a report. You’ll also attend lectures to gain theoretical knowledge that you can immediately apply to your research. This knowledge will be assessed in an exam.

Deepen your statistical skills and gain a better understanding of how to analyze data. In this course you will explore the principles of inferential statistics and learn about sampling, estimating population parameters, testing null hypotheses, and statistical power. In addition, you’ll learn how to apply various models using SPSS.

This course focuses on the basic principles of qualitative research in Communication Science. You’ll learn about methods such as in-depth interviews and focus groups, and develop skills for data collection and analysis. Step by step, you’ll conduct your own qualitative study and learn to critically assess its reliability.

Learn how to systematically study what is communicated in media messages. We’ll cover various research techniques, and you’ll get the chance to conduct your own content analyses. You’ll work both individually and in groups on research projects, using the collected data to write scientific reports.

You must follow three elective courses related to Communication Science (also known as topics). There is a variety of subjects to choose from. For example, The Crisis of Trust, in which you’ll explore how organisations, media, and the public influence trust in our society. Another example is Health Communication, where you’ll learn about the power of media in conveying health information and encouraging behaviour change.