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With its multi-channel structure, including independent member-based and non-member-based organizations, the Dutch public broadcasting system is arguably a unique example in Europe for preserving diversity in its media landscape. In the Dutch framework there is a particular attention to minority groups in society, offering several models of participation on different scales.

The aim of this study is to examine and interpret the relationships between communications education and media sector in the period of media colleges. The relationships are discussed under four main titles such as "Participation of Press Sector Professionals in the Communications Education, Opportunities and conditions for students to have training in the media sector in that period, 'Schooled vs. self-educated' debates which were very intensive in that period, Chances and opportunities for those who study communications to find a job in the media sector".