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Welcome!
Study adviser Nhu Ngan Trang MSc
Study AdvisersMs. Nhu Ngan Trang MSc (General + Admissions)
Mr. Erik Weijers MSc (General + Research Master)
Ms. Sylvia Blaauw MA (General + JMG)
When to contact us?
Study planning Study progress/delay
Choosing a programme Personal problems
Trust issues Career advice
Special needs/disability Complaints/exemptions
How to reach us?
Appointments by phone or in person (call Education Desk 020-525 3003) or contact: [email protected]
What to do with questions?Student Service Desk- General questions such as choice of study programme, enrolment,
student grants and loans, living accommodations, studying abroad and much more
- Amsterdam Roeterseiland Campus: REC-C1.01 - Online question form or call: + 31(0)20 525 8080
Education Desk: open daily 09.00-17.00- Specific questions about the programme: courses enrolment, graduation,
programme contact information etc. - For appointments with study advisers- [email protected] or call 020-525 3003
Study Programme
Preparatory Programme
Semester 1
Block 1 (8 weeks) Block 2 (8 weeks) Block 3 (4 weeks)
Introduction to Communication Science (12 ECT) Research Practice Seminar (6 ECTS)
Introduction to Research Methodology (12 ECTS)
Your Master’s programme
Semester 1
Block 1 (8 weeks) Block 2 (8 weeks) Block 3 (4 weeks)
Specialisation seminar 1 (12 EC) Research Methods Tailored to the Thesis (6 EC)
Specialisation seminar 2 (12 EC)
Thesis preparation phase 1
Semester 2
Block 1 (8 weeks) Block 2 (8 weeks) Block 3 (4 weeks)
Elective course (6 EC)
Thesis (18ECTS)Elective course (6 EC)
Thesis preparation phase 2
Semester 1: September 1, 2014 - January 30, 2015
• block 1: September 1 - October 24, 2014• block 2: October 27 - December 19, 2014• block 3: January 5 – January 30, 2015
Semester 2: February 2, 2015 - June 26, 2015*
*Please note: even though the courses of semester 2 end on June 26, the academic year ends on August 31st.
Academic Year 2014-2015
http://student.uva.nl/mcs
Important websites
SIS.uva.nl (student information system) To check your course registration (not blackboard!)
Blackboard
Mytimetable.uva.nl
Coursecatalogue.uva.nl/
Student.uva.nl/mcsKeep an eye on announcements!
Lost on the web? The ombudsstudent can answer your questions during the information market.
Workshop Effective searching with the UvA-Library
Check your bag for your registration!
The workshop is meant as: an occasion to get to know the University Library’s main facilities; an opportunity for testing search skills relevant to Communication: literature
reviews on a specific topic (PsycINFO), news (LexisNexis); an introductory workshop to Refworks, software that enables you to
manage references and to use them in a word processor such as MS Word.
Sign up for the APA workshop
Thursday 18 September, REC C0.01
Registration via website: http://student.uva.nl/mcs/events/item/apaworkshop.html
Highly recommended to attend this workshop!
Learn the APA reference style, based on the rules and guidelines of the APA (American Psychological Association)
The workshop also facilitates a group discussion on some crucial issues for the academic world: evaluating information, plagiarism.
Other events that might interest you
Pubquiz and Q&A session for international students: Friday 12 September
GSC career workshops: Friday 14 November CS on the Spot: first session on 25 November
Speaker: Guido Rijnja – Communication adviser at the Dutch government information service
Roeterseiland: a new building with new facilities
Communication ScienceEducation desk: 7th floor
Lecture rooms: ground floor until 4th floor
Study area “de Brug”
Student service desk: 1st floor
Library Learning Centre (800 study spaces)
200 Study spaces (mainly on ground floor and 1st floor)
“De brug” (4th floor). Study space and coffee area
Housing
Please note that housing offerings are for a period of maximum one year
If your programme takes more than a year it is strongly recommended to also register yourself for accommodation at:
www.studentenwoningweb.nl/en/
Follow us on
www.facebook.com/cwuva
All information of today (slides) will be placed on our website:http://www.student.uva.nl/mcs
What’s next?
15:00 Student ‘borrel’ at Café de Roeter (Roetersstraat 192)
