MA/MS in Deafblindness
Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands•World Rank #99
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MA/MS in Deafblindness is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme taught at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Learn how to improve the lives of individuals with deafblindness or complex communication needs? Unravel their non-verbal communication? Analyse how dual sensory loss impacts development, daily functioning and daily life?
Whether your interest lies in pedagogical sciences, inclusive
and special needs education, orpursuing a PhD, this unique master's
programme could be what you are looking for!
The master's programme Deafblindness will enable you to
impact not only the professional and academic fields of
deafblindness and complex communication needs. You can also apply
the knowledge and skills gained in the field of sensory and
multiple disabilities.
The degree provides students with
- a deep understanding of education, assessment, and intervention
approaches tailored to individuals with deafblindness or with
complex communication needs
- practical, theoretical and methodological skills applied to
intervention, assessment and research
- deep insight into non-verbal communication, atypical
communication, and alternative and augmentative communication
(e.g., tactile communication)
- the proficiency to observe minuscule changes in behaviour and
to carry out microanalysis of interactions between communication
partners
- knowledge of differences in vision, policies, and practices
across various educational, care, and societal contexts.Interested? Check out the
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Frequently asked questions
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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