Premasters Culture Studies

1. Introduction

• Speakers and topics

• Why a premaster?

• Research University versus University of Applied Sciences

2. Program and courses

3. Practical issues

4. Where to find more information

5. Questions?

Content

Master Culture Studies

Tracks:

• Art, Media and Society

• Global Communication

• Jeugdliteratuur

• Ritual in Society

• Management of Cultural

Diversity

Introduction

Each track has it’s own

Premaster’s program

Learn academic (research) skills

Develop an academic way of thinking

Gain knowledge about relevant concepts related to track

Prepares you for an academic Master

Why a premaster?

Research University versus University of Applied Sciences

Variety of

research

approaches

Critical

reflection

In-depth

knowledge

Self-

discipline

Creating

(and researching)

new concepts and

theories

Freedom

Students entering the (pre)master with a background in Applied Sciences are

appreciated for:

• being highly motivated

• being less reluctant to ask questions

• adding a more ‘practical’ perspective

• carrying some more life / work experience

Research University versus University of Applied Sciences

Program and courses

Premaster Art, Media and SocietyMinimum: 42 ECTS | Maximum: 60 ECTS

Mandatory courses:

• Doing Research: Skills

• Doing Research: Practice

• Art and Globalization

• The Truth of Fiction

• Transformations of the Public Sphere

• Interpretatie van cultuuruitingen

• Populaire cultuur en celebrities

• Discourse and Media Theory

• The Private Life in a Digital World

Program and courses

Premaster Global Communication

Minimum: 42 ECTS | Maximum: 60 ECTS

Mandatory courses:



• Communication in Global Settings

• Discourse and Media Theory

• Language, Culture and Globalization

• Language Learning and Socialization

• The Multicultural Individual

Program and courses

Premaster Jeugdliteratuur


Mandatory courses:



• Cultuuruitingen voor de jeugd

• Interpretatie van cultuuruitingen

• Populaire Cultuur en Celebrities

Premaster Ritual in Society


Mandatory courses:



• Globalization and religious diversity

• Life Writing, Ritual and Memory

• The Ceremonial Society

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Doing Research (skills and practice)

1. identify topics that are socially and culturally relevant

2. perform a solid literature review

3. formulate research questions

4. decide on the most appropriate research approach

5. choose the most relevant data collection instruments (e.g. questionnaire, interview, observation)

6. analyze research data with appropriate techniques (quantitative (statistics) and/or qualitative (interpretative)

7. evaluate research outcomes

8. turn research findings into a paper / article

Program and courses

each course = 6 ECTS

1 ECTS = 28 hrs | one course = 168 hrs

includes:

• 12-14 classes

• preparation

• assignments

• exam/paper

60 ECTS in one year comparable

with a 40 hr (work)week

Workload and exams

grade can be based on:

• a written exam

• an assignment or a series of

assignments (individual or group)

• a paper or article

• a presentation

• a portfolio

• combinations of the above

per course: one resit

Practical issues

Follow procedure on Dutch website if:

you have the Dutch nationality and

request for admission based upon a Dutch

diploma

Follow procedure on English website if:

you do not have the Dutch nationality or

request for admission based upon a non-

Dutch diploma

Admission and application

Deadlines

1 April for non-EEA/EU students

1 July for EEA/EU students

Request for admission to the premaster


Documents to submit

Dutch nationality and diploma

• Copy of diploma*

• List of courses (incl. grades)

• Short CV

• Scan of passport or ID

* can be submitted at a later stage

Non-Dutch nationality and/or diploma

• Copy of diploma* + transcript(s)

• Thesis or essay written in English

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Academic IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Proficiency Examination certificate (check website for criteria for exemption)

• Statistics and Methodology checklist (check website)

• Scan of passport

* If not yet obtained: a certified copy of your most recent transcript + a list of courses you still need to finish


Documents to submit in specific situations

Proof of Dutch Language Proficiency

(only if you wish to apply for a Dutch-taught program)

Nuffic NESO certificate

(Chinese applicants only)


Eligible diploma’s

acknowledged HBO Bachelor (Applied Sciences) of four years

(240 ECTS)

acknowledged academic Bachelor

Admissions Committee decides upon admission on an individual basis

within 6 weeks

You receive a letter saying

1) you are:

• not admitted, or

• unconditionally admitted, or

• conditionally admitted

2) what courses your Premaster’s program consists of

After being admitted, you still need to register! (check website)


Fee depends on ECTS and is

non-refundable

Fee

More information

More information

Information session Time Location

Master’s track Art, Media and Society 11.15 – 12.00 Dz 3

Master’s track Management of Cultural Diversity 11.15 – 12.00 Dz 6

Information fair 12.00 – 13.30 Dante building

Master’s track Global Communication 13.30 – 14.15 Dz 4

Master’s track Jeugdliteratuur 13.30 – 14.15 Dz 6

Master’s track Ritual in Society 14.45 – 15.30 Dz 6

Program, courses and admissions procedure website

Personal advice Academic Advisor Denise Lindenau

Information fair, or via:

[email protected] | +31 (0)13 466 8008

Attend a (Master’s) lecture

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/meeloopcolleges

www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/trial-lectures

More information & contact

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/meeloopcolleges

http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/master/trial-lectures

Questions?

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