Netherlands · Master's
University of Amsterdam
MA Journalism, Media and Globalisation
University of Amsterdam
Course Overview
The University of Amsterdam — the Netherlands' top-ranked university for communication and media (QS #1 in the world for Communication & Media Studies in recent years) — offers the MA Journalism, Media and Globalisation, a 2-year Erasmus Mundus-linked Master's. It combines hands-on journalism training with the academic study of global media, covering cross-border reporting, data and investigative journalism, media systems, and the politics of global communication, with a semester at a partner university (such as Aarhus, Hamburg, or Swansea) and an internship.
Sri Lankan applicants — graduates in journalism, media, communications, social sciences, or the humanities — choose the UvA for: a world-leading English-medium media credential, the Netherlands' standout 1-year orientation visa (zoekjaar), and Amsterdam's standing as a global media and creative hub. As Sri Lanka's media sector professionalises and digitises, this expertise is directly relevant. The MA suits those targeting international journalism, digital and data journalism, media research, and communications strategy.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A recognised Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Journalism, Media, Communications, Social Sciences, or the Humanities, with a strong academic record.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with BA degrees in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or related fields (Colombo, Kelaniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, SLIIT) are competitive.
- check_circle A motivation letter, a journalistic writing sample or portfolio, and an academic CV.
- check_circle Application via Studielink plus UvA's portal; certified, translated transcripts.
- check_circle Demonstrated journalistic or media interest strengthens the file in this selective programme.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 7.0 Overall (no band below 6.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 100 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Programme is taught 100% in English — Dutch not required for the degree.
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees qualify with an MOI letter).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU) | €16,000 | Rs. 5,520,000 |
| Living Expenses in Amsterdam (12 months) | €13,200 | Rs. 4,554,000 |
| Student Visa + Health Insurance + Establishment | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Books & Materials | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €31,000 | Rs. 10,695,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
The Netherlands offers a 1-year Orientation Year (zoekjaar) visa to non-EU graduates, converting to a Highly Skilled Migrant visa once employed. Journalism and media graduates work as international correspondents, data and investigative journalists, editors, and producers, plus communications and media-research roles in NGOs, international organisations, and tech and media firms. Sri Lankan returnees route into national and international media, digital newsrooms, communications and PR, and media research and teaching.
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