In this course, we examine current debates about the role of entertainment media and technology in society. You will explore questions like the influence of video games on attitudes, the impact of social media on connections, and more. You will develop skills to critically look at and summarize research, and effectively convey academic findings to a broader audience.

This course focuses on entertainment media and how they're used by different groups. You will learn about media users and their needs, as well as the latest research. In the "Company Meets Student" project, you will work as a consultant to help an organisation learn about its target audience. You will conduct research and share your recommendations in a consultancy report for your client.

This course serves as an introduction to the individual Master’s thesis you will write in the second semester. You will set up an Initial Thesis Proposal: select a core theme, central research question, and research methodology.

This course builds on your prior knowledge of research methodology and statistics. You will further develop your skills as a preparation for your Master’s thesis. You will focus on the research method you plan to use: content analysis, experimentation, survey, or qualitative research.

In this Master’s programme you choose two electives. The selection of electives may vary each semester. These electives allow you to create a Master’s programme that suits your interests best.

In this Master’s programme you choose two electives. The selection of electives may vary each semester. These electives allow you to create a Master’s programme that suits your interests best.

For your Master’s thesis, you are linked to an individual supervisor. After passing the extended research proposal, you will continue with conducting your research, analysing your results, and writing your thesis.