BA Media Studies

About the course

The study of media and their informative and social role, combining theory, research methods and professional skills. In Year 2 you choose a profile such as Visual Culture, Cultural Industries, Digital Cultures, Journalism or Politics; Year 3 includes a minor, research seminars and a thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects from the Established Programme: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, and the other 4 at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350. Applications are assessed individually.
• No specific subjects are required. Ireland is on the university’s list of countries whose school qualifications exempt you from an English test (IELTS/TOEFL), provided you meet the general Leaving Cert requirement.

How to apply

1. Apply on StudielinkRegister on Studielink by 1 May 2027. On the English Studielink site choose ‘BA Media Studies’ (on the Dutch site it is listed as ‘BA Media en Cultuur’).
2. Complete the Progress PortalUpload your documents, including Leaving Cert results or predicted grades, in the university’s Progress Portal. Complete applications sent between 1 October and 28 February (early bird) get a decision within 15 working days.
3. Optional matchingThe Faculty of Arts offers an optional, non-binding matching procedure; Open Days, webclasses and Student for a Day are also available.
4. Receive your decisionYour application is assessed individually; admission becomes final once your Leaving Cert results meet the requirements.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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