1. Introduction and information (Pre-)master Communication Studies (CS) Academic year 2016-2017
3 February 2017

2. Programme today 12.15 - 13.00 Start with a lunch Canteen Cubicus
Time
Description
Location
Start with a lunch
Canteen Cubicus
Information about (pre-) Master programme CS
Communiqué (study association)
Cubicus, B209
14.00 – 16.00
Activity by Communiqué
Get to know each other
Campus UT
16.00 – 16:45
Drinks
Vrijhof (Theatercafe)

3. Welcome!
In this presentation:
Contact info
Programme (pre-)master CS / study plan
Rules and regulations
Educational applications University Twente
Communiqué (Study association)

4. Staff members Communication Studies
Menno de Jong (Programme director)
tel: / Cubicus C2015
John Sevens (Programme coordinator)
tel / Cubicus C108
Jeanet Luijerink (Student Adviser (pre-)master CS)
/ Cubicus C106
Astrid Oppers- van den Berg (Student Service staff member)
/ Ravelijn 3262
Mark Tempelman (Internships & graduation coordinator)
/ Cubicus C216

5. Welcome!

6. University of Twente (UT)
Is a university for Technical and Social sciences
Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS)
Communication Studies
Psychology
Educational Science and Technology (EST)
Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
Science Education and Communication
Business Administration
Business Information Technology
European Studies
Health Sciences
Industrial Engineering & Management
Public Administration

7. Characteristics of studying in a (pre) master programme
Responsibility
Tempo
Amount
Language
Group work
Diverse backgrounds 7

8. What will it be like to study at a University 8

9. Pre-master Programme The pre-master’s (compulsary) courses are:
Communication Science ( ) (5 EC)
Academic Writing CS ( ) (5 EC)
Research Meth. and Desc. Stat. ( ) (5 EC)
Communication Research and Design ( ) (5 EC)
Inferential Statistics ( ) (5 EC)
Research Project ( ) (5 EC)

10. Pre-master programme 16/17
Semester 1
Semester 2
Block 1A
Block 1B
Block 2A
Block 2B
Research Methodology and Descriptive Statistics EC
Inferential Statistics
5EC
Communication Science
Communication Research and Design
Academic Writing Premaster CS
Research Project

11. Registration Form Pre-master CS
You can find this (registration) form on the (pre-master CS)website:
Important:
When you study full-time we strongly advice you to do all the courses in one semester! You only will be admitted to the master at the moment you have completed you pre-master CS completely.

12. Rules in the Pre-master CS Programme
The pre-master’s programme is (a full-time) programme of 30 EC
(1 semester on the basis of 40 hours of study a week).
All pre-Master’s courses must be successfully completed before you can enroll in the Master programme CS.
The maximum registration period for completing the pre-master’s programme is 1 year. During this period you may maximal sit 2 times for an exam. If you do not pass the second time for one ore more exams you will be excluded from the pre-master’s programme CS.
Obligatory prior knowledge to start with the course Research Project
Communication Science, Research Meth & Des. Statistics at least grade 5 AND Academic Writing at least grade 6!

13. Important Regulations
All rights and duties are stated in the Teaching and Examination Regulations: “OER”  this document can be found on:
Main issues for Pre-Master are:
Maximum of 2 test attempts for each course in pre-master within 1 study year!!!
Maximal registration period in the pre-master’s trajectory is 1 year !
So If you fail a course max. 2 times = you have to leave the programme
Not completed in time (1 year) = you have to leave the programme
Always bring your student card to each exam. 13

14. Master Communication Studies (CS)
One year study programme 60 EC (by full time study)
The master programme has the following specialisations:
Marketing Communication
Corporate Communication
Technical Communication
You can start with the master’s programme in September or February

15. Registration Form master CS
You can find this registration form on the master CS website:
It is always possible to make changes in your master programme or take extra or more master courses.

16. Information Master Communication Studies (CS)
What: Information meeting master CS
When: Monday the 6th of February
Time: 9:30-10:30h
Where: Spiegel, room 4
Only for (new) students who can directly start in the master next week!

17. European Credits (EC’s)
1EC = 28 hours of work (the actual effort may of course vary per person)
60EC = 1 year
Each course = 5 EC (masterthesis = 30EC)
Grades: or less = fall
5.5 or more = pass

18. Additional student /study facilities at UT
Language Centre: Language courses Dutch, English, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chines Skills Lab for different workshops F.e.: ‘Structuring your text’, Use the web to improve your English’ ‘Visual Thinking’ or ‘Intercultural Competence’ Writing Centre Individual support in specific writing problems

19. UT-Regulations: Studying with special circumstances
The UT wants to support students with functional limitations (a ”handicap”) as much as possible
“Handicap”: can be ADHD, a chronic disease, dyslexia, RSI, ….
Do you have any functional limitation, then always contact
your student adviser 19

20. Digital Systems UT (Osiris, Black Board, MyTimetable etc.)
Individual student account to get access to UT applications
→ you received a letter with studentnumber and password
If you (still) did not receive this information, you can go to:
→ Student Services Desk (Vrijhof): for your studentnumber
→ ICTS Service Desk (Citadel, ground floor): for your Password
(bring your student number and personal ID with you!)
“HOW TO USE THESE SYSTEMS?” Look into Powerpoint presentation:

21. Osiris – BlackBoard – Student mail
Register for courses and if necessary for retake-tests (= obligatory! )
De-register for exam in case you don’t go
Check personal info, grades, study programme and progress
After registering in Osiris, you are also enrolled for this course in Blackboard:
Detailed course information + communication with lecturer
UT student account
All communication with the programme CS and the university through your UT student  check regularly!

22. CS website Website programme CS: www.utwente.nl/cs
Information on curriculum and research
Announcements, regulations, etc.
Manuals, documents, etc.
Support, staff, committee’s, etc.
 Visit this site regularly for news facts and important info!
For information on the pre-master’s programme:
For more information on the master’s programme:

23. In case any questions about UT Educational systems remain…
Check
Or, in case of ICT or admission problems, go to:
- Helpdesk ICT Service Centre (ICTS) ( )
Citaldel, ground floor (8.30 – 17.00)
- Student Services ( )
Vrijhof, 239B (10.00 – 16.00)
In case of problems with (de)registering for courses in Osiris, contact Astrid Oppers of “BOZ”:

24. Student portal – My Timetable
Rosters can be found on the Student portal: MyTimetable
(or:
Select: - Add timetable  Log in now
- 2016/2017
- Module/study programme
- Masters / Premasters BMS
- Communication Studies PM / MA FEB 2A
- Add timetable  Close
You can compose your personal timetable for all the courses you will be taking. You can export this timetable to your own agenda on your smartphone. Any changes in the timetable will be sent to your smartphone within 15 minutes.

25. Academic calender University of Twente: Academic calender 2016-2017:

26. Enrollment courses and exams
Always bring your account and password with you to practicals!
Registering for (written) exams is obligatory for all exams!!
To take part in educational activities, you will have to enrol in Osiris for courses (you are also enrolled for the first chance of the corresponding test/exam of this course).
Always bring your student card with you to each exam

27. Summary of most important information
Enroll for courses through Osiris (= incl. Blackboard)
If necessary, you need to register for retake-tests again separately (just for the test!) in Osiris
NOTE:  registration period for courses closes at start of the block
 registration for (retake) tests is open days before the test
 de-register 1 day latest before the exam, when you decide not to sit the exam!
Max. 2 attempts per course; max. 1 year enrolled in the pre-m CS.
Check your UT-student mail regularly
Visit the CS website: for important programme information

28. Important information for international students
BMS International Student Support officer
Leonie ten Have
Ravelijn 3278 (Tue, Wed, Fri)
Tuesday 14 February: 12:30-13:45h
Acculturation programme (incl. MoMi info)
(for all international students of Behavioural Sciences programmes)
mark this date in your calendar now.
Mandatory for visa students!

30. One thing to say…………..
Have a very studious and pleasant time at the University of Twente and particulary in our CS programme!!