Communication

Course Description

In today’s world, where international brands are flooding the market and global competition is fierce, a qualified Communication manager is essential. The necessity of good external and internal communication strategies in any organization is stronger than ever.

The Bachelor of Communication programme at HAN trains students to become specialists in the field of business, marketing and communication. They learn to formulate strategic communication plans and draw up a research plan.

Furthermore, students learn about advertising, digital media, design and public relations, to establish a good knowledge in all aspect of the profession. The international orientation of the study is revealed in the content of the lectures and the projects. In order to expand the international experience, students spend part of their study abroad, studying at one of our partner universities, doing a work placement and the graduation assignment at a company anywhere in the world.

Practical Approach

The course's curriculum is designed to enable students to gain hands-on experience at various stages of their degree.

Second-year students benefit from special assignments from real companies that allow them to put theory into practice, whereas the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university or take an internship with an international company in the third year is crucial to developing the adaptable and creative mindset needed for an international career in communications.

In the first semester of the fourth year, you will get involved in a campaign for a real company as an advisor. This will give you the opportunity to prove you can apply the knowledge, insight and skills you have gained during your studies.

Your work placement and graduation assignment are essential components of the Communication course, which is designed to equip you for the real world.

Career Prospects

Choosing to study Communication at HAN University of Applied Sciences opens up many avenues for your future careers prospects.

Examples of functions after finishing the Communication course are: account director, marketing communication manager, public relations manager and corporate communication manager.

Application

The application follows the same procedure as for our other Bachelors and it starts with applying through Studielink and further with the HAN Admissions Office.

The application requirements are sufficient scores in Mathematics and diploma of secondary education (General Certificate of Secondary Education – A level or International Baccalaureate).

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