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Master of Communication Sciences: Digital Media and Society (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science

 

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

After admission procedure

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • Bachelor in de communicatiewetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Bachelor in de politieke wetenschappen en de sociologie (Leuven)
  • Master handelsingenieur (Leuven)
  • Master in de criminologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen, Brussel)
  • Master in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
  • Master in de sociologie (Leuven)
  • Master in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de vergelijkende en internationale politiek (Leuven)
  • Master in het milieu- en preventiemanagement (Brussel)
  • Master in het publiek management en beleid (Leuven)
  • Master of International Politics (Leuven)
  • Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (Leuven)

Bachelor in de sociale wetenschappen
Bachelor in Social Sciences
Bachelor in de politieke wetenschappen
Bachelor in de sociologie
Bachelor in de sociaal-economische wetenschappen
Bachelor in de sociale en militaire wetenschappen
Master in de politieke wetenschappen
Master in de sociaal-economische wetenschappen

Students who obtained a degree in the Flemish community that is not mentioned above, have the possibility to submit an admission file that will be assessed by the faculty admission committee.

After a bridging programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained in the Flemish Community:

After succesfully completing Schakelprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (58 credits) following degrees are accepted:
Bachelor in het communicatiemanagement
Bachelor in de journalistiek
Bachelor in de toegepaste psychologie
Bachelor secundair onderwijs (onderwijsvakken economie, PAV, en/of geschiedenis)
Bachelor toerisme en recreatiemanagement
Bachelor in het bedrijfsmanagement, afstudeerrichting marketing
Bachelor in Media en Entertainment Business Bachelor in International Communication Management
Bachelor in International Journalism
Bachelor in International Tourism and Leisure
Bachelor in International Business Management, track Marketing

Students with a professional bachelor’s degree that is not mentioned above, have the possibility to submit an admission file that will be assessed by the faculty admission committee.

After a preparatory programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 19 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor handelsingenieur (Brussel, Leuven)
    • Bachelor handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de criminologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen, Brussel)
    • Bachelor in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de psychologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in het milieu- en preventiemanagement (Brussel)
    • Bachelor of Business Engineering (na toelating) (Brussel)
  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 37 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor in de archeologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geschiedenis (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de musicologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de rechten (Brussel, Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de rechten (Hasselt)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en letterkunde (Kortrijk)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en letterkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Chinese studies (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Japanse studies (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: arabistiek en islamkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de toegepaste taalkunde (Antwerpen, Brussel)
    • Bachelor in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
    • Master in de archeologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de geschiedenis (Leuven)
    • Master in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de meertalige communicatie (Antwerpen)
    • Master in de musicologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de rechten (Leuven)
    • Master in de rechten (Hasselt)
    • Master in de taal- en letterkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: Chinese studies (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: Japanse studies (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: arabistiek en islamkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 47 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor in de architectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biologie (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biomedische wetenschappen (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biowetenschappen (Geel)
    • Bachelor in de chemie (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de farmaceutische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de fysica (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geneeskunde (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geografie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geowetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek)
    • Bachelor in de informatica (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de interieurarchitectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Bachelor in de lichamelijke opvoeding en de bewegingswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de logopedische en audiologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Brugge, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de wiskunde (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Master in de architectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: biosysteemtechniek (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: katalytische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbeheer (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbouwkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: levensmiddelenwetenschappen en voeding (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: milieutechnologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biochemie en de biotechnologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de biowetenschappen: land- en tuinbouwkunde (Geel)
    • Master in de biowetenschappen: voedingsindustrie (Geel)
    • Master in de chemie (Leuven)
    • Master in de farmaceutische zorg (Leuven)
    • Master in de fysica (Leuven)
    • Master in de geneeskunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (Leuven)
    • Master in de geografie (Leuven)
    • Master in de geologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Gent, Leuven)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: bouwkunde (Brugge, Gent, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: bouwkunde (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektronica-ICT (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektronica-ICT (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: energie (Brugge, Geel, Gent)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: energie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: kunststofverwerking (Brugge)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: nucleaire technologie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: biomedische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: computerwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: elektrotechniek (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: mobiliteit en supply chain (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: wiskundige ingenieurstechnieken (Leuven)
    • Master in de interieurarchitectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Master in de logopedische en audiologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Leuven)
    • Master in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de toegepaste informatica (Leuven)
    • Master in de wiskunde (Leuven)
    • Master of Civil Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)
    • Master of Mechanical Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)
    • Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)

After successfully completing Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (Leuven, 37 sp.) the following degrees are accepted:
Bachelor in de audiovisuele kunsten
Master in de audiovisuele kunsten
Bachelor in de beeldende kunsten
Master in de beeldende kunsten
Bachelor in het productdesign
Master in het productdesign
Bachelor in de muziek
Master in de muziek
Bachelor drama
Master drama

After an abridged programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de psychologie (na toelating) ( Leuven, 60 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
    • Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (na toelating) (Leuven)

Additional information

Language requirements

As the Digital Media and Society programme is completely taught in English, you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. We accept the following language certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), for which the minimum score required is 100 (on the internet-based test).
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum overall score required is 7.0.
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CAE or CPE), for which the minimum score required is 184.
• ITACE (Interuniversity Test of Academic English), for which level C1 is required.

Students who have completed previous studies in an Anglo-Saxon country or students who have completed a fully English-taught bachelor degree (minimum 3 years), can provide copies of transcripts and diplomas as proof of their English proficiency.

Document requirements

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to provide the provisional transcripts of your current studies)
•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)



Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.

You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.

Diploma requirements

On the basis of the following degrees obtained outside the Flemish Community:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of communication sciences
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences (e.g. political science, sociology)
A master’s degree in behavioural sciences (e.g. psychology)
A bridging or preparatory programme for a master’s degree in communication sciences

Language requirements

As the Digital Media and Society programme is completely taught in English, you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. We accept the following language certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), for which the minimum score required is 100 (on the internet-based test).
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum overall score required is 7.0.
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CAE or CPE), for which the minimum score required is 184.
• ITACE (Interuniversity Test of Academic English), for which level C1 is required.

Students who have completed previous studies in an Anglo-Saxon country or students who have completed a fully English-taught bachelor degree (minimum 3 years), can provide copies of transcripts and diplomas as proof of their English proficiency.

Additional requirements

Document requirements

For students with a degree obtained in the EEA:

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to upload the provisional transcripts of your current studies to your application)

•  Translation of diploma(s) and transcripts (if the documents are not in English, French, Dutch or German, they should be translated by a registered translator)

•  An English translation of the content of courses that touch on social science research methodology (e.g. Introduction to Research Methods, Research Design, Qualitative Research Methods, Statistics, Quantitative Research Methods, Research Seminar, etc.). We expect that for at least one course applicants have written a research proposal/paper.
•All applicants have to provide us with an English translation of the learning goals, content and evaluation method(s) of these courses followed during previous studies that touch upon quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in social sciences.
•Important: we require substantive knowledge of the computational statistical programme SPSS, R or STATA. Your application will not be processed if this information is not provided.

•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)

•  Copy of proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card

•  Copy of your national ID card

•  Letter of Motivation (one-page letter motivating your interest in the programme) and CV

For students with a degree obtained outside the EEA:

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to upload the provisional transcripts of your current studies to your application)

•  Translation of diploma(s) and transcripts (if the documents are not in English, French, Dutch or German, they should be translated by a registered translator)

•  An English translation of the content of courses that touch on social science research methodology
• All applicants should have followed at least two courses on social science research methodology (e.g. Introduction to Research Methods, Research Design, Qualitative Research Methods, Statistics, Quantitative Research Methods, Research Seminar, etc.). We expect that for at least one course applicants have written a research proposal/paper.
• All applicants have to provide us with an English translation of the learning goals, content and evaluation method(s) of these courses followed during previous studies that touch upon quantitative and/or qualitative research methods in social sciences.
• Important: we require substantive knowledge of the computational statistical programme SPSS, R or STATA. Your application will not be progressed if this information is not provided.

•  An English research paper, in which applicants prove that they have a firm grasp of communication sciences theory, social sciences research methodology and academic writing. This can be a research paper written during previous studies or a new research proposal. It should at least include a problem statement, a research question, a short review of the academic literature and a discussion of the qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and analysis techniques that will be (or were) used to answer the research question.

•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)

•  Copy of proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card

•  Copy of the identity page of your passport

•  Letter of Motivation (one-page letter motivating your interest in the programme) and CV

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

After admission procedure

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • Bachelor in de communicatiewetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Bachelor in de politieke wetenschappen en de sociologie (Leuven)
  • Master handelsingenieur (Leuven)
  • Master in de criminologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen, Brussel)
  • Master in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
  • Master in de sociologie (Leuven)
  • Master in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
  • Master in de vergelijkende en internationale politiek (Leuven)
  • Master in het milieu- en preventiemanagement (Brussel)
  • Master in het publiek management en beleid (Leuven)
  • Master of International Politics (Leuven)
  • Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (Leuven)

Bachelor in Social Sciences

Students who obtained a degree in the Flemish community that is not mentioned above, have the possibility to submit an admission file that will be assessed by the faculty admission committee.

After a bridging programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained in the Flemish Community:

After succesfully completing Schakelprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (58 credits) following degrees are accepted:
Bachelor in het communicatiemanagement
Bachelor in de journalistiek
Bachelor in de toegepaste psychologie
Bachelor secundair onderwijs (onderwijsvakken PAV/MAVO en/of bedrijfsorganisatie)
Bachelor toerisme en recreatiemanagement
Bachelor in het bedrijfsmanagement, afstudeerrichting marketing
Bachelor in International Communication Management
Bachelor in International Journalism
Bachelor in International Tourism and Leisure

Students with a professional bachelor’s degree that is not mentioned above, have the possibility to submit an admission file that will be assessed by the faculty admission committee.

After a preparatory programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 19 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor handelsingenieur (Brussel, Leuven)
    • Bachelor handelsingenieur in de beleidsinformatica (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de criminologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de economische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de handelswetenschappen (Antwerpen, Brussel)
    • Bachelor in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de psychologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de toegepaste economische wetenschappen (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in het milieu- en preventiemanagement (Brussel)
    • Bachelor of Business Engineering (na toelating) (Brussel)
  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 37 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor in de archeologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geschiedenis (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de musicologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de rechten (Brussel, Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de rechten (Hasselt)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en letterkunde (Kortrijk)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en letterkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Chinese studies (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: Japanse studies (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de taal- en regiostudies: arabistiek en islamkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de toegepaste taalkunde (Antwerpen, Brussel)
    • Bachelor in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
    • Master in de archeologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de geschiedenis (Leuven)
    • Master in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de meertalige communicatie (Antwerpen)
    • Master in de musicologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de rechten (Leuven)
    • Master in de rechten (Hasselt)
    • Master in de taal- en letterkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: Chinese studies (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: Japanse studies (Leuven)
    • Master in de taal- en regiostudies: arabistiek en islamkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
  • After successfully completing the preparatory programme: Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (na toelating) ( Leuven, 47 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Bachelor in de architectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biochemie en de biotechnologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biologie (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biomedische wetenschappen (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de biowetenschappen (Geel)
    • Bachelor in de chemie (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de farmaceutische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de fysica (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geneeskunde (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geografie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geologie (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de geowetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek)
    • Bachelor in de informatica (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de interieurarchitectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Bachelor in de lichamelijke opvoeding en de bewegingswetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de logopedische en audiologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Brugge, Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
    • Bachelor in de wiskunde (Kortrijk, Leuven)
    • Master in de architectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: biosysteemtechniek (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: katalytische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbeheer (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: landbouwkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: levensmiddelenwetenschappen en voeding (Leuven)
    • Master in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: milieutechnologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biochemie en de biotechnologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de biowetenschappen: land- en tuinbouwkunde (Geel)
    • Master in de biowetenschappen: voedingsindustrie (Geel)
    • Master in de chemie (Leuven)
    • Master in de farmaceutische zorg (Leuven)
    • Master in de fysica (Leuven)
    • Master in de geneeskunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (Leuven)
    • Master in de geografie (Leuven)
    • Master in de geologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Gent, Leuven)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: bouwkunde (Brugge, Gent, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: bouwkunde (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: chemie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektromechanica (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektronica-ICT (Brugge, Geel, Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: elektronica-ICT (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: energie (Brugge, Geel, Gent)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: energie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: kunststofverwerking (Brugge)
    • Master in de industriële wetenschappen: nucleaire technologie (Diepenbeek)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: biomedische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemische technologie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: computerwetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: elektrotechniek (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: energie (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: materiaalkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: mobiliteit en supply chain (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: wiskundige ingenieurstechnieken (Leuven)
    • Master in de interieurarchitectuur (Brussel, Gent)
    • Master in de logopedische en audiologische wetenschappen (Leuven)
    • Master in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Leuven)
    • Master in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
    • Master in de toegepaste informatica (Leuven)
    • Master in de wiskunde (Leuven)
    • Master of Civil Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)
    • Master of Mechanical Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)
    • Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (na toelating) (Leuven)

After successfully completing Voorbereidingsprogramma: Master in de communicatiewetenschappen (Leuven, 37 sp.) the following degrees are accepted:
Bachelor in de audiovisuele kunsten
Master in de audiovisuele kunsten
Bachelor in de beeldende kunsten
Master in de beeldende kunsten
Bachelor in het productdesign
Master in het productdesign
Bachelor in de muziek
Master in de muziek
Bachelor drama
Master drama

After an abridged programme

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de psychologie (na toelating) ( Leuven, 60 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
    • Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
    • Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (na toelating) (Leuven)

Additional information

Language requirements

As the Digital Media and Society programme is completely taught in English, you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. We accept the following language certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), for which the minimum score required is 100 (on the internet-based test).
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum overall score required is 7.0.
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CAE or CPE), for which the minimum score required is 184.
• ITACE (Interuniversity Test of Academic English), for which level C1 is required.

Students who have completed previous studies in an Anglo-Saxon country or students who have completed a fully English-taught bachelor degree (minimum 3 years), can provide copies of transcripts and diplomas as proof of their English proficiency.

Document requirements

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to provide the provisional transcripts of your current studies)
•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)



Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.

You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.

Diploma requirements

On the basis of the following degrees obtained outside the Flemish Community:

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of communication sciences
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences (e.g. political science, sociology)
A master’s degree in behavioural sciences (e.g. psychology)
A bridging or preparatory programme for a master’s degree in communication sciences

Language requirements

As the Digital Media and Society programme is completely taught in English, you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language. We accept the following language certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), for which the minimum score required is 100 (on the internet-based test).
• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System), for which the minimum overall score required is 7.0.
• Cambridge English Qualifications (CAE or CPE), for which the minimum score required is 184.
• ITACE (Interuniversity Test of Academic English), for which level C1 is required.

Students who have completed previous studies in an Anglo-Saxon country or students who have completed a fully English-taught bachelor degree (minimum 3 years), can provide copies of transcripts and diplomas as proof of their English proficiency.

Additional requirements

Document requirements

For students with a degree obtained in the EEA:

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to upload the provisional transcripts of your current studies to your application)
•  Translation of diploma(s) and transcripts (if the documents are not in English, French, Dutch or German, they should be translated by a registered translator)
•  An English translation of the content of courses that touch on social science research methodology
•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)
•  Copy of proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card
•  Copy of your national ID card
• Letter of Motivation (one-page letter motivating your interest in the programme) and CV

For students with a degree obtained outside the EEA:

•  Diploma(s) and transcripts of academic records (if you are still studying at the time of your application, you are requested to upload the provisional transcripts of your current studies to your application)
•  Translation of diploma(s) and transcripts (if the documents are not in English, French, Dutch or German, they should be translated by a registered translator)
•  An English translation of the content of courses that touch on social science research methodology
•  A research paper, proving you have a firm grasp of social science theory, social science methodology and academic writing. This can be a research paper written during previous studies. It should include a review of academic literature and a discussion of methodology. The paper must be in English
•  English Proficiency Certificate (or proof of test registration; see Language requirements)
•  Copy of proof of payment of the application fee made either via bank transfer or via credit card
•  Copy of the identity page of your passport
•  Letter of Motivation (one-page letter motivating your interest in the programme) and CV
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