Transcript (pre) master programme

Introduction and information
(Pre-)master Communication Studies (CS)
Academic year 2016-2017
3 February 2017
Programme today
Time
Description
Location
12.15 - 13.00
Start with a lunch
Canteen Cubicus
13.00 - 14.00
Information about (pre-) Master programme CS
Cubicus, B209
- Communiqué (study association)
14.00 – 16.00
Activity by Communiqué
Campus UT
Get to know each other
16.00 – 16:45
Drinks
Vrijhof
(Theatercafe)
Welcome!
In this presentation:
 Contact info
 Programme (pre-)master CS / study plan
 Rules and regulations
 Educational applications University Twente
 Communiqué (Study association)
Staff members Communication Studies
Menno de Jong (Programme director)
[email protected]; tel: 053 4893313 / Cubicus C2015
John Sevens (Programme coordinator)
[email protected]; tel 053 4894049 / Cubicus C108
Jeanet Luijerink (Student Adviser (pre-)master CS)
[email protected]; 053 4892091 / Cubicus C106
Astrid Oppers- van den Berg (Student Service staff member)
[email protected]; 053 4894575 / Ravelijn 3262
Mark Tempelman (Internships & graduation coordinator)
[email protected]; 053 4896133 / Cubicus C216
Welcome!
https://youtu.be/IihMbUMVQ6Q
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
Characteristics of studying in a (pre) master programme
 Responsibility
 Tempo
 Amount
 Language
 Group work
 Diverse backgrounds
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What will it be like to study at a University
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHReN9Dmy7g
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Pre-master Programme
The pre-master’s (compulsary) courses are:
 Communication Science (192470410)
(5 EC)
 Academic Writing CS (201400328)
(5 EC)
 Research Meth. and Desc. Stat. (201300063)
(5 EC)
 Communication Research and Design (201300065)
(5 EC)
 Inferential Statistics (201300064)
(5 EC)
 Research Project (201300066)
(5 EC)
Pre-master programme 16/17
Semester 1
Block 1A
Research
Methodology and
Descriptive Statistics
5EC
Block 1B
Inferential Statistics
Communication
Science
Semester 2
Block 2A
Research
Methodology and
Descriptive Statistics
5EC
Block 2B
Inferential Statistics
Communication
Research and
Design
Communication
Science
Communication
Research and
Design
5EC
Academic Writing
Premaster CS
5EC
Research Project
5EC
Academic Writing
Premaster CS
5EC
Research Project
5EC
5EC
5EC
5EC
5EC
5EC
Registration Form Pre-master CS
You can find this (registration) form on the (pre-master CS)website:
http://www.utwente.nl/cw/pre-master/
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.
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!
Important Regulations
 All rights and duties are stated in the Teaching and Examination Regulations:
“OER”  this document can be found on:
http://www.utwente.nl/en/organization/structure/faculties/bms/education/regulations/
 Main issues for Pre-Master are:
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Maximum of 2 test attempts for each course in pre-master within 1
study year!!!
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Maximal registration period in the pre-master’s trajectory is 1 year !
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.
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
Registration Form master CS
You can find this registration form on the master CS website:
https://www.utwente.nl/cw/master/forms_manuals_regulations/registrati
on-form-master-cs.pdf
It is always possible to make changes in your master programme or
take extra or more master courses.
Information Master Communication Studies (CS)
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What:
When:
Time:
Where:
Information meeting master CS
Monday the 6th of February
9:30-10:30h
Spiegel, room 4
Only for (new) students who can directly start in the master next week!
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: 1-10
5.4 or less = fall
5.5 or more = pass
Additional student /study facilities at UT
Language Centre:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/ces/tcp-language-centre/students/
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
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
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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:
http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/en/about_the_applications/new_s
tudents/
Osiris – BlackBoard – Student mail
 Osiris: https://osiris.utwente.nl/student/StartPagina.do
 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: http://blackboard.utwente.nl
 Detailed course information + communication with lecturer
 UT student e-mail account
All communication with the programme CS and the university through your
UT student e-mail  check regularly!
CS website
 Website programme CS: www.utwente.nl/cs
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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:
https://www.utwente.nl/cw/pre-master/
For more information on the master’s programme:
https://www.utwente.nl/cw/master/
In case any questions about UT Educational systems
remain…
 Check
http://www.utwente.nl/onderwijssystemen/en/about_the_applications/new
_students/educational-systems-ut-old-educational-model.pdf
 Or, in case of ICT or admission problems, go to:
- Helpdesk ICT Service Centre (ICTS) ( http://www.utwente.nl/icts/ )
Citaldel, ground floor (8.30 – 17.00)
- Student Services ( http://www.utwente.nl/ces/studentservices/en/ )
Vrijhof, 239B (10.00 – 16.00)
 In case of problems with (de)registering for courses in Osiris, contact
Astrid Oppers of “BOZ”: [email protected]
Student portal – My Timetable
 Student portal: http://my.utwente.nl
 Rosters can be found on the Student portal: MyTimetable
(or: https://rooster.utwente.nl/)
 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.
Academic calender
University of Twente: Academic calender 2016-2017:
https://www.utwente.nl/ces/planning-roosters/en/academiccalendar/calendars/ut-academic-calendar-2016-2017-for-msc-1.pdf
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
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 40-14 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: http://www.utwente.nl/cs for important
programme information
Important information for international students
 BMS International Student Support officer
Leonie ten Have
[email protected]
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!
One thing to say…………..
Have a very studious and pleasant time at the University of Twente
and particulary in our CS programme!!