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Arts and Culture – (B.A.)
Maastricht University
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 8,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
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Examines the interrelationships between science, culture, and politics in Western society. Four specialisations are available. It is a three-year programme available in English or Dutch.
The bachelor's programme in Arts and Culture examines the interrelationships between science, culture, and politics in Western society. The programme is divided into two phases of a year and a half each. The first phase, which is the same for all Arts and Culture students, consists of a series of six, chronological modules. You will learn about the origins and development of Western thought until present day. The curriculum is linked to contemporary society so that today's problems can be understood in a historical context. During the second phase of the programme you will pick one of four specialisations: * Cultures of Knowledge and Technology ± examines the effect of science and technology on our society and culture * Literature, Arts and Culture ± examines how art, literature and culture reflect on a series of key themes of modern society * Political Culture ± examines problems of democracy, human rights, political fundamentalism and totalitarianism * Media Culture ± examines the evolution of New Media and its impact on society Arts and Culture is a three-year programme and has two tracks, one taught in English and the other taught in Dutch.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 25%
- practice: 10%
- self study: 65%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.
Specialities:
Media Culture:
Political Culture:
Literature, Arts and Culture:
Cultures of Knowledge and Technology:
Honours programme:
Courses:
Apollo and Dionysus incl. Introduction in Ethics (10 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Knowledge and Criticism (10 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Reading Philosophy (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Research and Writing I, part 1 (7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Disenchantment and Ideology incl. Research and Writing skills training I, part 2 (10 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Debate among historians (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Style and Modernity (10 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Analysis of Paintings and Literary Texts(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Academic Skills(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Portfolio- Coaching(1 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 79
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 79 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
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Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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Nuffic:
The aim of the Libertas Support Fund is to assist politically engaged students who for political reasons have been prevented from studying in their countries of origin to continue their studies in the Netherlands.
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Maastricht University:
Maastricht University aims to further strengthen its position as a leading European university offering high-quality education with an international orientation. To this end, the university implements a proactive recruitment policy for international students. Within this framework, scholarships are
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