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

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Student testimonials

My mother thought Problem-Based Learning would be just my thing.

Vivian van Slooten

This programme has opened my eyes to new perspectives and shaped how I see the world.

Yuki Nakamura

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

26 February 2025, 9 April 2025	Arts and Culture, European Studies
19 February 2025, 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.

Thursday 13 February 2025 16.00 – 17.00	All bachelor's programmes
Tuesday 29 April 2025 19.00 – 20.00	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 18 December, 12 March 2025 and 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.

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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.

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