Overview

Arts and Culture from Maastricht University will teach you to understand and frame complex social issues.

You will learn to think analytically, make connections across a variety of perspectives and develop strong argumentation skills. This will make you an attractive employee in a variety of jobs. Arts and Culture graduates work, for instance, as consultants for cultural institutions, policy advisors for governments, journalists and researchers. However, most graduates will opt for a master's degree before they enter the job market.

Students at Arts and Culture from Maastricht University will:

Develop an understanding of the historical roots of modern culture

Reflect philosophically on societal issues of today

Develop the analytical capacity to connect diverse scholarly perspectives

Gain in-depth knowledge of the role of the arts, science, technology, media and politics in our culture

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Apollo and Dionysus

Doing Ethnography

Knowledge and Criticism

Diagnostic Test: English Language

Cultural Pluralism

Art and Modernity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Art and Craft View 22 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

VWO diploma or an international equivalent

Letter of motivation

Curriculum Vitae

English proficiency

A recent passport picture

A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

A copy of your most recent list of grades and a copy of your diploma if you have obtained it.

Tuition Fee

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International

9800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9800 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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