Communication

Kurzprofil

Communication professionals are the voice of organizations. They interact with various target groups using different forms of verbal, visual and (online) media. Are you open to your direct surroundings and the world in general? Are you inquisitive? Are you interested in current affairs and trends? Are you interested in other people and in communicating with them? Do you enjoy convincing others of your ideas? Yes? Then the program is a good match for you! In your 1st and 2nd years you follow various communication courses. At HAN University of Applied Sciences, theory and practice go hand in hand. First you dive into the theory. Then you put it into practice. Giving you not only the knowledge but also the skills and experience to deal with real communication issues. During the program, you embark on challenging group projects for external clients. Make a digital magazine. Devise an integrated communication plan. Be creative while using the latest evidence-based practices.In your 3rd year you do an internship. Where? At an internationally oriented company. Apply what you’ve learned and gain new perspective. Put your foreign language skills to work. Get hands on experience with different cultures. In your 4th year you work on your graduation assignment. Your task? Devise a planned solution to a communication problem at a strategic level. This could be a plan for marketing communication, branding or online management.

Subjects

1st year 

Persuasive Communication, Marketing Communication and Branding, Digital Marketing, Research in Communication, Essentials of an Organization, Creating Content, Introduction to Public Relations, Intercultural Awareness, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Personal and Professional Development, Business Communication, Dutch/French/German/Spanish 

2nd year 

Communication in International Marketing, Business Communication, Media Production, Design and Branding, Integrated Communication Game, International Week, Research: Customer Journey, Organization in Change, Personal and Professional Development, Electives, Dutch/French/German/Spanish 

3rd year 

Study Abroad, Internship (Abroad) 

4th year

Project: Integrated Communication, Converged Media Strategy, Campaign Calculation and Planning, Content-based Visual Communication, Creative Execution: Editorial Design, Public Relations, Trends in Global Business, Online Management, Personal Leadership, In-company Graduation Assignment

Career

With this degree, you can get a job as: 

• (Junior) Marketing Communication Manager 
• International Advertising Account Manager 
• Public Relations Specialist 
• Spokesperson 
• International Brand Manager 
• Social Media Manager 

Admission

To get admitted to our commuication program, you need the following:

• Diploma of secondary education with sufficient scores in Mathematics 
• Fluency in English:
  •    IELTS 6.0 or higher
  •    TOEFL 80 or higher (internet-based)
  •    Cambridge certificate: FCE Grade C (minimum score 169 / CAE/ CPE) 

For more information, check: hanuniversity.com/admission

Application procedure

Interested in studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences? Here’s how you apply:

• Step 1: Apply on Studielink.nl, the central online application tool for higher education in the Netherlands. 
• Step 2: Send the necessary documents. HAN Admissions Office emails you about which documents to send.
• Step 3: You're invited for a Skype interview to check whether the program is a good match for you. 
• Step 4: Find out whether you’ve been accepted. HAN Admissions Office emails you the outcome of your application. 
• Step 5: Received the acceptance letter? Paid the tuition fees? You're officially a HAN student! 

Study abroad

At Communication we use the 3-culture principle. What does that mean? You get to experience at least 3 different cultures during your studies. Up close. That’s why you go abroad for a semester during your 3rd year. A semester of study at another international university. Studying abroad is a great option. It broadens your perspective. Enables you to learn more about another culture and language. Gives you an insider view. It also allows you to deepen your knowledge on a specific topic. Or gain a wider view of your profession. This semester is quite flexible and it’s often possible to select your own subjects. 
You can choose from over 120 partner universities world wide. Many of these are ready to offer you any number of interesting and useful subjects in your field. Ever dreamt of studying in Australia? In Spain, USA, UK, China or Mexico? You can find a list of all our partner universities here