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Master’s i nformation evening

Master’s i nformation evening. Welcome to the Master’s p rogramme. [xxx]. “Utrecht best university of the Netherlands according to the Shanghai Ranking” (Elsevier, 28 August 2014). [Name Master’s programme ].

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Master’s i nformation evening

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  1. Master’s information evening Welcome to the Master’s programme [xxx]

  2. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 “Utrecht best university of the Netherlands according to the Shanghai Ranking” (Elsevier, 28 August 2014)

  3. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 [Name Master’s programme] • Type of Master’sprogramme (taughtdegreeprogramme, teacher training programme, research degreeprogramme, non-publiclyfundedMaster’s) • Discipline underwhich the programmefalls • Language in which the Master’s is taught • Full-timeand/or part-time • Length of the Master’s • Programme start month (September and/or February) • Degrees • Anyfacts & figures: number of students, etc.

  4. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Aim and target group • Aim of the Master’sprogramme(educatesstudentstobe …, programmeoutcomes…) • Master’sprogramme target group(eg students with an interest in …)

  5. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Academic context • What field of study is this? • What does this field of study involve? • Relationshipwithotherfields • Subjects covered • Examples of current / relevant research questions

  6. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Programme structure • Structure (preferably in a diagram): - core courses - electives - placements - final thesis - research - opportunities for study abroad/placements abroad • Teaching andlearning formats • Study load

  7. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Organisation • Organising faculty or school • Anycollaborative partnerships withother faculties / universities • Ifapplicable: research school, industrial partnerships, etc.

  8. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 What should you expect from us? up to you, you decide what is realistic …) • Challenging, high-quality programmes and small-scale classes • Link between teaching and research • International learning environment • Goodandmotivated teaching staff • Modern teaching facilities • Freedom to shape the programme to suit your interests • Good-quality supervision and support • Collaboration between disciplines Make quality concrete by referring to prizes awarded; tounique programme qualities; to how it stands out from other Master’s programmes. Suggestion: let a student explainthisfrom his/her perspective.

  9. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 What do we expect from you? (up to you, you decide what is realistic …) • Independence andautonomy (responsibility) • Commitment (attendance, activeparticipation) • Motivation and engagement • Wide-ranging interests • Mutual commitment • Adequate command of English • Adequate intellectual skills, as stated in the admissionrequirements (next slide) Give concrete examples, eg the number of weekly contact hours; examples of courses and the required student commitment.

  10. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Admission requirements The admission requirements differ for different groups: - forstudentsprogressingwithin UU: … - forstudentsfromotheruniversities: … - forstudentsfrom a university of appliedsciences: … Alsomention the available Pre-Master’sprogrammes andother options forremovinganydeficiencies

  11. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 Application and enrolment • Procedure: 1. you submit an enrolment request (application) 2. you receive a letter of acceptance 3. you finalise your enrolment • Apply through: www.uu.nl/internationalmasters • Application deadlines:

  12. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 And after your graduation? • Career options • Careerprospects • Alumnus/-a whotellsabout his/her job. • Some examples: where did our alumni end up?

  13. Master’s information evening | 8 October 2014 More information? • Attend a class/lecture… • Check out www.uu.nl/internationalmasters • Check out www.xxx (the Faculty’s website) • Download the brochure [xx] through www.uu.nl/internationalmasters • Contact … (faculty contact person) • Call the International Office on (030) 253 7000 or visit www.uu.nl/qdesk

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