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Welcome!
Study adviser Nhu Ngan Trang MSc
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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]
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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
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Study Programme
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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)
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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
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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
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http://student.uva.nl/mcs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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/
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Follow us on
www.facebook.com/cwuva
All information of today (slides) will be placed on our website:http://www.student.uva.nl/mcs
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What’s next?
15:00 Student ‘borrel’ at Café de Roeter (Roetersstraat 192)