BSc Communication Science

About the course

Studies the interactions between people, organisations, media and technology, across themes such as human behaviour in a digital society, in organisations and in design. Every module includes a team project on a current issue, and the third year includes professional engagement with companies.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Leaving Certificate (Established or LCVP) with at least 6 subjects and a minimum of 350 CAO points. At least 2 subjects at Higher Level H5 or better: Mathematics (or Applied Maths) and one other required subject such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology. The other 4 subjects need at least O6 or H7. English must be one of your subjects; taking English as an exam subject exempts you from a separate English test.
• No extra subject requirements for this programme beyond the general rule (which already includes Higher Level Mathematics at H5). The course includes statistics and research methods, so a good maths foundation helps.

How to apply

1. Apply on StudielinkApplications open from 1 October 2026. Register for BSc Communication Science on Studielink before 1 July 2027.
2. Complete the university portalUpload your documents (school results, predicted grades, passport) in the University of Twente portal before 1 July 2027.
3. Admission decisionThe university checks your results against the Irish requirements and may give a conditional offer based on predicted results.
4. Send final resultsUpload certified copies of your final Leaving Cert results before 1 September 2027. The programme starts on 1 September 2027.

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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