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Media Studies degrees in the Netherlands

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Arts, Culture and Media Bachelor Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Marketing Management - Digital Business Concepts Bachelor Degree

Fontys Academy for the Creative Economy Netherlands

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Media and Culture BA

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Media and Entertainment Management BBA

Inholland University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

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Creative Media in Business BSc

SRH Haarlem University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

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ICT & Media Design BSc

Fontys University of Applied Science Netherlands

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Communication Science (BSc) BSc

University of Twente Netherlands

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Study a Media Studies degree in the Netherlands in 2025

Media studies is an academic discipline that looks at the media in all of its different forms, and how it affects the world and our societies. Whilst media and mass media has been present in our lives for centuries, developments in recent decades have meant that media is ever available for our digestion, in an even wider variety of formats.

Modules you study may include media and popular culture, understanding audiences, digital media, and cultural politics in media. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as creative projects. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to take part in a work placement.

Study in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great choice for international students, as it has a very large international population that would be ready to make any new international students feel at home. The Netherlands was also one of the first non-native English speaking countries to offer courses taught in English to international students. The Dutch people have a long standing reputation of being tolerant and open minded, meaning you will feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as you arrive in the country.

See our detailed guide to studying in the Netherlands for international students.

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