Degree from a Dutch research university

Competences

This is a selective Master’s. You will be considered for admission to the Film and Television Cultures programme if you have a Bachelor's degree from a Dutch university (or international equivalent) and can demonstrate the following competences:

• You have knowledge of theories and debates in the fields of Film Studies, Television Studies and/or Media and Cultural Studies, as evidenced by the courses you took in your Bachelor's programme (at least 30 EC in these fields at an advanced level), your study results and your writing assignment.
• You have knowledge of historical and current developments in film, television and the media and culture industries, as evidenced by your motivation statement and writing asignment.
• You have knowledge of research methods particular to the Humanities.
• You are able to set up and carry out research in the field of Film Studies, Television Studies and/or Media and Cultural Studies, as demonstrated by your writing assignment and study results.
• You are able to report your research according to academic standards in both oral and written from.
• You have social and communication skills, and are able to professionally collaborate and communicate with fellow students and professionals.
• You are able to communicate in proficient English in both oral and written form, as evidenced by your letter of motivation, writing assignment and interview, or you are able to communicate in proficient English in oral form, as demonstrated by your interview, and in correct Dutch in written form, as evidenced by your letter of motivation and writing assignment.

Selection procedure

An Admissions Committee will decide whether you will be admitted to the programme. The Committee will take into account the following in its decision:

• level of relevant knowledge and command of methods and techniques in the discipline
• motivation
• grade point average (GPA) and study progress
• general academic level of intellectual and professional ability
• proficiency of the language or languages of instruction (English)

The Admissions Committee’s decision will be based on the study results of your Bachelor's programme and on your motivation statement and writing assignment. If, on the basis of the submitted documents, you qualify for admission to the Master’s degree in Film and Television Cultures, you could be invited for an interview.

The programme will admit a maximum of 40 students per year. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, the committee will select the most eligible candidates. In their overall selection, the committee will also strive for a balance between international and Dutch students.

Previous education

The Bachelor’s programmes listed below are a good preparation for this Master's programme:

If you are currently following another Bachelor's programme and you are considering applying for this Master's programme, please contact us in good time for further consultation. A carefully selected profile in the Bachelor’s programme may help you avoid rejection at a later stage!

Not sure if you are eligible?

You can contact us with questions about your eligibility.