Digital Culture and Society Tilburg University

Overview

This program is interactive, encouraging curiosity and helping you learn to express your opinions in a diverse, multicultural setting. Much attention is paid to language and writing skills, whereby students learn to actively contribute to digital culture on our own online magazine platform by writing papers and opinion pieces. 

Program outline

You will gain a solid foundation in the dynamics of (social) media landscapes and online culture, including comprehending how algorithms shape our digital lives. You enhance your critical thinking and research skills. Customize your program with electives tailored to your academic interests and career aspirations, including options like an international exchange or a (research) internship.

• During the first year, you are introduced to important insights and theories about digital culture, identity, community, and art and artists' role in society. In addition, you enhance your critical thinking and acquire academic writing and research skills. 

• In your second year, you gain more in-depth knowledge. Alongside the compulsory courses, you customize your program with a range of elective courses or opt for the Cultuur en Educatie track (Dutch-taught), which combines the study of Dutch language, literature, media and communication. Finally, you have the option of taking an internship (instead of 2 electives) in year 2, whether within an organization or through a research internship within the Department of Culture Studies. This experience will enrich your expertise in the field. 
• The third year offers you the opportunity to create a unique profile with a minor (30ECTS) in the Netherlands or abroad in the fall, and the opportunity to choose an elective in the spring semester. With a wide range of options at Tilburg University , other universities, or even the possibility of an international exchange, there's plenty of room to deepen your expertise during the minor. You will apply your academic skills while writing your Bachelor’s Thesis on a research topic that intrigues you.

After obtaining your Bachelor's degree in Digital Culture and Society , you can choose to do a Master's program. After completing the Master's program, graduates secure positions in various sectors, such as digital agencies, online journalism, research, cultural heritage organizations, government, and ministries. Potential roles include creative producer, communication specialist, policy officer, project leader, editor, digital content coordinator, or digital media manager.