Bachelor
Arts and Culture
Do you have broad interests and are you a critical thinker? Do you enjoy discussing current social issues? Do you want to understand their historical roots and engage in philosophical reflection? If so, the bachelor's programme in Arts and Culture is the right choice for you.
You will learn to understand Western culture by looking at how it shapes and is shaped by art, science, technology, media and politics. You will explore the issues of modern society from a variety of perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach (based on philosophy, literature and art studies, history, and science and technology studies) 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.
Watch the curriculum video of the bachelor's programme in Arts and Culture
Watch the programme video about the bachelor's programme in Arts and Culture
Information for Dutch-speaking students
All teaching materials are provided in English and students are attending English-taught lectures and tutorials. However, the programme will also offer you the possibility to write your exams, papers and BA thesis in Dutch if you are a Dutch-native speaker.
More information for Dutch-speaking students
Fast facts
- You will study the interactions between science, art, media, and politics
- You can become a consultant in the cultural sector, a journalist, policy officer, researcher, etc.
- 3-year, full-time bachelor's, taught in English
- No numerus fixus, starts in September
- Weekly: 10 contact hrs, 30 hrs self-study
- You will get a BA in Arts and Culture
Student testimonials
Tutors are easily approachable, and I always feel comfortable asking for extra support if needed.
The Arts and Culture programme has really taught me to question assumptions and approach problems from multiple angles.
Meet the student ambassador of the Arts and Culture bachelor
Emma Rubin, student ambassador Arts and Culture @bachelorartsandculture
“I love to discuss and work on interesting topics with people who have different cultural backgrounds and insights.”
Do you have a question about Arts and Culture? Send Emma a DM!
Read the entire interview with Emma here
Sign up for our Experience days or Online Q&A sessions
An Experience Day allows you to experience what it is like to be a student in one of our bachelor's programmes. You will attend a lecture and participate in a tutorial group, accompanied by advanced students who will be happy to answer all your questions.
Experience Days are intended for pre-university grammar school students in their last year of study who preferably have visited an Open Day at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Maastricht.
More information on the programme of the Experience Day:
FASoS Experience Day 2024
| 9 April 2025 | Arts and Culture, European Studies |
| 2 April 2025 | Digital Society, Global Studies |
During our Instagram live Q&A sessions you will be able to talk to our student ambassadors. They will answer all your questions regarding the content of the programme, living and studying in Maastricht and much more.
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Tuesday 29 April 2025 |
On boarding session with all bachelor's programmes |
UM and FASoS Campus Tour
At FASoS, we offer our prospective students the opportunity to join a campus tour on 7 May 2025. During this campus tour, one of our student ambassadors will show you our faculty, inner city and all important UM buildings. Are you not able to come one of the aforementioned dates? Don't worry! We also offer campus tours during our Open Days, Experience Days and Introduction Days.
Can't attend one of our Campus Tours?
No worries! You can request a personal visit to see our faculty and the university as well, by signing up through the link on the right.
Compare the FASoS bachelor's programmes
Are you curious which of our bachelor’s programmes suits you best? Would you like to know what your career opportunities are after finishing one of our four bachelor’s programmes? Are you still unsure which bachelor’s programme to choose? Below you find a useful tool to compare our bachelor’s programmes in terms of content, student profile, and career prospects.
Compare the FASoS bachelor's programmes!
Online Campus Tour
Are you not able to come from abroad for a campus tour? We also offer a virtual campus tour! Check it out through the interactive video on the right.
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