$25,252 /Yr
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- Application Deadline For February 2026 Intake - Oct 15, 2025
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $25252 (EUR 21400) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing cost | $10620 (EUR 9000) |
Food Cost | $3540 (EUR 3000) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake | |
Application Deadline For February 2026 Intake | Oct 15, 2025 |
Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake | May 1, 2026 |
Application Deadline For Februrary 2027 Intake | Oct 15, 2026 |
The Journalism programme is offered by the University of Groningen. Theoretical Journalism Studies courses encourage students to reflect on the nature of journalism as a profession and stimulate critical thinking about the future of news reporting. You will study how journalism culture and developments in globalization, citizenship, politics and digitalization interrelate, while learning how to apply appropriate research methods and theories.
The English-taught Master's track in Journalism takes a year and a half and has a study load of 90 ECTS. In the first two semesters the student will take academic courses and practice journalism skills. During the third and last semester students work on their master's thesis. They also take a second research seminar or do an internship with a news organization.
Job prospects:
After graduation you can pursue a career in journalism. You can work as a reporter or an editor in a newsroom, using different kinds of media, such as print, radio, television and internet. In addition, you can become a researcher at a university or a private research institute. Positions in public relations or communication are also possibilities.
Over 60 percent of alumni work in journalism, on a freelance or contract basis. Another 20 percent has media related work, like pr/communications officer or copywriter. About 8 percent works as policy advisor. A small number of alumni continues studying for a second master's degree and/or PhD.The master scored a 8.22 out of 10 in the Higher Education Monitor 2013 for 'preparation for the job market'.
Job examples:
- Journalist
- PR professional
- Policy advisor
- Reporter
- Editor
- Academic researcher


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