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19 Bachelor's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in Netherlands

American Studies
How could the same country elect Obama and Trump? Why is American culture as creative and dynamic as it is? How can Americans be so proud of their diversity, but also conflicted about it? Sounds interesting? Then American Studies is perfect for you!

Arts and Culture Studies
Are you passionate about culture? Are you the first to get tickets to music festivals, plays and art-house films? Are you ready to join the social and political debate on the arts? Then Arts and Culture Studies might be the programme for you.

English Language and Culture
Growing internationalisation has enhanced the importance of the English language in our society. English is the language of science, international politics and business. In the English Language and Culture programme you will become an expert in these areas.

Media, Culture and Communication
How does what you see, hear, and scroll through every day shape the way you think about yourself and the world? Dive into how we preserve, interpret, and protect the stories of past societies with this Media, Culture and Communication degree from University College Roosevelt.
Literary and Cultural Analysis
The Literary and Cultural Analysis programme of the University of Amsterdam highlights philosophical, political, and social perspectives on culture. The programme is perfectly suited to students who have an active and broad interest in contemporary culture, literature and the arts.
European Languages and Cultures
Would you like to become an expert in the culture(s), languages and politics of Europe? We offer a bachelor degree in European Languages and Cultures at University of Groningen.
English Language and Culture
During the English Language and Culture programme at Utrecht University, not a day will go by without you learning a new English word. In Utrecht, one of the ways you learn the language is by reading great authors ̶ not just by studying grammar.
International Studies
Globalisation is shaping the world in which we live. In the BA International Studies from Leiden University, you have the opportunity to study one of eight world regions within the context of global interactions. At the same time, you will learn a key language of your chosen region and acquire skills that will prove to be highly valuable for your future career.
Arts and Culture
In Arts and Culture from Maastricht University you will study culture from a variety of perspectives. To understand the complexity of current society, you will integrate insights from philosophy, history, science and technology studies, art and literature studies.
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
Do you want to understand the complexities of today’s gender issues, social media use, food habits, social justice movements, labour relations or religious expressions? Join the Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology programme from Leiden University and get insight into people's social and cultural differences!
Media and Culture
The Media and Culture programme at Utrecht University you can also develop yourself creatively at Parnassos Cultural Centre or Studio-M of the University. Here you will find all kinds of courses and workshops in the field of theatre, music, visual arts, film and photography.
Minorities and Multilingualism
How is #blacklivesmatter a movement to empower (racialized) minorities across the globe? Does the discussion on diversity management ask for new leadership skills? In the University of Groningen BA programme Minorities and Multilingualism you learn about the languages, cultures, histories and politics of ethnolinguistic minorities across the globe.
Media and Culture
The Media and Culture programme of the University of Amsterdam puts the rapidly changing global media landscape centre stage and trains students to position themselves more critically within it, preparing them for careers in the media, at cultural institutions, and in academia.
Global Arts, Culture and Politics
In the Bachelor’s programme Global Arts, Culture and Politics at University of Amsterdam you will study the global challenges of today such as climate change, inequality, and the impact of (social) media on art, culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Humanities (Liberal Arts and Sciences)
Join this Humanities (Liberal Arts and Sciences) programme offered by Erasmus University College and explore subjects such as philosophy, literature, politics and cultural studies.
English Language and Culture
Taught entirely in English, the English Language and Culture programme of the University of Amsterdam explores the literary, linguistic, and cultural richness of the vast English-speaking world.
Arts and Culture Studies
We offer a bachelor degree in Arts and Culture Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam. You have a passion for arts and culture. You might not be an artist yourself, but you want to know what's happening behind the scenes of the art sector and play an active role there.
English Language and Culture
English is spoken, read and written all over the world, from the UK to the US and from South Africa to Australia. At the English Language and Culture BA programme at Leiden University you will be given an in-depth understanding of the English language, its culture and its literatures.
Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology
Immerse yourself in familiar and unknown worlds with this Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.