ArnhemWittenborg · Apeldoorn
Netherlands
BBA (MCI) Specialisation in Marketing & Communication
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
44% business and management · 13% languages and communication
Next date
Communication
Our classification by 28 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Arnhem.
Price€2,694–€9,320/ year · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship€2,694/ year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA For you · EU/EEA€9,320/ year · 2026/27 · non-EU For you · non-EU€9,320/ year · 2026/27 · Prior degree: dutch institution For you · specific applicants
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglishRequires IELTS Academic 6.0
Duration4 years
What you will study
28 modules published
Across 4 years of study.
Where will you be?
8 semesters, one by one
Each block is what the institution publishes for that semester.
Year 1
11 modulesSemester split not stated
Year 2
10 modulesSemester split not stated
Year 3
Semester 5Not stated
Internship30 ECTSSemester not stated
Year 4
Semester 7Not stated
Internship30 ECTSSemester not stated
InternshipYear known, semester not
How does study run?
7 lines through 4 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Languages and communication
Introduction to Communication TheoryIntroduction to Business English and CommunicationIntroduction to Internal Communication
Business Communication 2Business Communication 3Business Communication 4+3
Global Trends in Internal Communication
Specialist subjects
Introduction to PRInterpersonal Skills for Professionals 1Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 2
Life Skills Coaching 3Life Skills Coaching 4
Capita SelectaPublic Relations
Business and management
Digital Marketing ExcellenceMarketing Communication and Branding
Communication in International Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communication
Research methods
Business Research 1
Research Customer Journey
Professional Development and Research
Internship
Third year Internship
Graduation Internship
Data and computing
Digital and Data Skills for Business Professional
Society, ethics and law
Foundations of Sustainability
Year 1 · 11 modules
Introduction to Communication Theory
Introduction to Business English and Communication
Introduction to Internal Communication
Introduction to PR
Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 1
Interpersonal Skills for Professionals 2
Digital Marketing Excellence
Marketing Communication and Branding
Business Research 1
Digital and Data Skills for Business Professional
Foundations of Sustainability
Year 2 · 10 modules
Business Communication 2
Business Communication 3
Business Communication 4
Business Communication 5
Corporate Communication in Organizational Change
Media Production
Life Skills Coaching 3
Life Skills Coaching 4
Communication in International Marketing
Research Customer Journey
Year 3 · 1 module
Third year Internship
Year 4 · 6 modules
Global Trends in Internal Communication
Capita Selecta
Public Relations
Integrated Marketing Communication
Professional Development and Research
Graduation Internship
How does the focus shift?
From languages and communication to business and management
Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
- Specialist subjects
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Internship
What is a week like?
40 hours a week
Classes 25 hSelf-study 15 hLine: 40-hour job
38 of 298 similar publish hours · 8 of 298 publish a teaching split
What are all the subjects?
All 28 modules
Year 1 · 11 modules · all required · 55 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 10 modules · all required · 40 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 7.5 | |
| 5 |
Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 3 · 1 module · all required · 30 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 30 |
Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
Year 4 · 6 modules · all required · 60 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 30 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 10 | |
| 5 |
Source: hanuniversity.com, checked 31 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
QualificationBachelor of Arts
Credits·Unknown
Study modeFull time
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusArnhem
What comes after?
95%Employed within 1 year
67%Graduated within 5 years
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More internship than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeCommunication HAN
HAN28
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More internship, less projects and labs
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Internship
Languages and communication
Research methods
Less here than typical
Projects and labs
Specialist subjects
Business and management
About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, thesis, data and computing.
Which year differs most?
Year 4 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
More society, ethics and law 9% against 0% at most
This programme
Year 2
More research methods 10% against 7% at most
This programme
Year 4
More languages and communication 17% against 0% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
Where you'll study
Studying in Arnhem
What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 164,096 in 2022
HousingRooms through partner residences · Room guaranteed for international studentsInferred
FacilitiesLibrary
FoodCanteen
SupportStudent clubs, Counselling, Disability support
The rest of what we hold on HAN is on its page.
What it costs
At least €23,720 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €23,720 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€9,320
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400
?Not published: application fee, visa fee and insurance
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · EU/EEA
≥ €17,094 first year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€2,694
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400
?Not published: application fee
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · non-EU
≥ €23,720 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€9,320
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400
?Not published: application fee, visa fee and insurance
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · specific applicants
≥ €23,720 first year · 2026/27 · specific applicants · our sum
Tuition 2026/27€9,320
Living, the institution's estimate × 12€14,400
?Not published: application fee
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
Every fee as the institution publishes it (4)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens, sr | 2026/27 | €2,694 / year |
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens, sr | 2026/27 | €2,694 / year |
| Tuition | Non-EU/EEA citizens | 2026/27 | €9,320 / year |
| Tuition | Prior degree: dutch institution | 2026/27 | €9,320 / year |
What changes the price?
5 things that move it
×3.5
EU/EEA€2,694
non-EU€9,320
specific applicants€9,320
Your passport changes the rate.
€9,320
A previous degree changes the rate.
−€12,500
HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2, then 2,500 per year for 3 years with at least 45 credits a year
−€5,000
HAN NL Scholarship: 2,500 in each of semesters 1 and 2
−€2,500
Honors Scholarship: no application; selected after first semester
Is that expensive?
Cheaper than most
Among 39 similar programmes, in euros / year
This programme €9,320
Costs more than 0 of 38 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,220 and €22,526.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 39, cheapest first
And the whole degree?
≈ €37,280
Tuition only.
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate
How to start
Apply by 1 May 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
Next upApplication deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
ThenApplication deadline · EU/EEA citizensAdd to calendarReminds you 14 days beforeUnder 14 days left: the reminder fires right awayThis date has passed
Every date (2 dates)
May 2027
- Application deadline · Non-EU/EEA citizens
Aug 2027
- Application deadline · EU/EEA citizens
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall6 tests accepted
All 6 accepted proofs
| Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English |
| IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0 |
| LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English |
| Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English |
| TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80 |
| TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865 |
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualify·Unknown
- 2Prove your languageCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: English
+5 more
- IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0
- LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English
- Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80
- TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they choose·Unknown
- 5Where you applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline1 May 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
+1 more
- 15 Aug 2027 · Application · Intake: September · 2027 · System: StudielinkInferred
- 8Start·Unknown
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
4 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeCommunication HAN | SimilarInternational Communication Management THUAS | SimilarInternational Communication Hanze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €9,320 / year · 2026/27 | €10,528 / year · 2026/27 | €2,694 / year · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 4 years | 3 years | 4 years |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 1 Feb 2027 | Not published | Not published |
3 of 6 publish a next date.
Wittenborg · ApeldoornNetherlands
BBA (MCI) Specialisation in Digital & Social Media
€11,800 / year · year not stated · confirm with the source
37% business and management · 12% data and computing
Next date
Hanze · GroningenNetherlands
Creative Media & Game Technologies
€2,694 / year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA €2,694 / year · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA)
38% free electives · 21% projects and labs
Saxion · EnschedeNetherlands
Creative Media and Game Technologies
€2,694–€9,360 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship €2,694 / year · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €9,360 / year · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
23% projects and labs · 10% data and computing
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Where this comes from
Every fact has a source
Why trust this page?
54 facts from 6 official sources
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54facts with a quote
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Communication is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem, Netherlands. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 28 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are internship (32%), languages and communication (23%) and business and management (11%).
How much does Communication cost?
€9,320 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens, sr: €2,694; Non-EU/EEA citizens: €9,320; Prior degree: dutch institution: €9,320).
When is the next deadline or start?
1 Feb 2027 (Next start).
What language is it taught in?
English (Requires IELTS Academic 6.0).
How long does it take?
4 years.
Where is it?
HAN University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem, Netherlands.
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Everything we hold
All 16 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Dates · 1 with values
Start datesDate: 1 Feb 2027 · 2027Date: 1 Sep 2027 · 2027
Admission · 2 with values
How to applyLink: https://www.studielink.nl · Route: Studielink
Language requirementCambridge FCE/CAE/CPE 169 · Language: EnglishIELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English · Speaking min: 6.0 · Sub score min: 5.0LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: EnglishPearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: EnglishTOEFL iBT 4.5 · Language: English · Alt overall min old scale: 80TOEIC · Language: English · Speaking writing min: 335 · Listening reading min: 865
Programme · 10 with values
CampusArnhem
QualificationBachelor of Arts
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years
Hours per weekUnit: Hours per week · Contact: 25 · Self study: 15
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelHbo bachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6
LocationArnhem
OutcomesMetric: Employed within 1 year · Percent: 95Metric: Graduated within 5 years · Percent: 67
Study modeFull time
Institution record: HAN University of Applied Sciences