Bachelor

Global Studies

Would you like to understand how different parts of the world are connected through global phenomena such as climate change and migration? Would you like to contribute to a more sustainable planet and debate solutions for a more just society? Do you want to understand global challenges from a variety of perspectives coming from psychology, law, economics, history, global health, politics and sociology, to name a few? Are you interested in learning a new language and strengthening your intercultural skills through practical, hands-on experiences? Then the new Bachelor’s programme Global Studies is for you.

Global Studies is a truly interdisciplinary programme. It is the only Bachelor in the Netherlands to have 6 faculties equally teaching in the programme. This means that experts will help you to integrate knowledge from different disciplines to better understand and intervene in complex global problems. You will study with an international group of students, receive two years of language training, and have the opportunity to conduct a field study.

Fast facts

Explore five global topics in detail
Learn with scholars from over a dozen disciplines
Go on field study or choose a minor
Have two years of language training
Belong to a dedicated study association
3-year, full-time bachelor's programme
Taught entirely in English
Small-scale groups of about 12 students
Application deadline: 1 March 2024

Srna Todorova, Student Ambassador Global Studies 2024-2025

Why Srna chose to study Global Studies:
"I was looking for an interdisciplinary programme because I am interested in many things. Global Studies is such a unique programme. The wide range of subjects and its interdisciplinary nature appealed to me."

What she enjoys most about the programme:
"It’s very contemporary and relevant. It’s not just theory, it’s very practical. My favourite theme so far is environment and the economy. We look at how we ensure economic growth while keeping our planet healthy. Also, I really like the two-year intensive language course because I enjoy studying languages."

Srna Todorova

"The research methods I’ve learned will help me tackle complex issues in any job. Moreover, I’ve developed soft skills like empathy that will aid me in becoming a global citizen."

Information events

Are you a prospective student and interested in one of our bachelor's programmes?
We would like to offer you several (online) resources which can give you a feel of what it is like to study at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and provide you with some answers to questions you might have. You can visit a Virtual Open Day, compare our bachelor's programmes or make an online personal appointment for more information about the programme of your choice. You can also register for one of our Experience Days (on campus) or a Q&A session (online).

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

4 December 2024, 26 February 2025, 9 April 2025	Arts and Culture, European Studies
27 November 2024, 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.

Tuesday 29 October 2024 19.00 – 20.00	All bachelor's programmes
Tuesday 3 December 2024 19.00 – 20.00	All bachelor's programmes
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

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!

Programme video

In this programme video our teaching staff introduce you to the content of the BSc Global Studies programme.

Programme video Global Studies

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.

Request a personal visit

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 left.

Bachelor's Open Day

Find out more about one of the most international universities in Europe, experience our unique approach to teaching, immerse yourself in your programme of choice, and explore our beautiful city. The next Bachelor's Open Day is on 12 October 2024.

News

Putting things into perspectives

The trailblazing cohort of the Global Studies bachelor's programme has graduated. Gaia Gazzara and Vincent Tadday look back on transdisciplinarity, challenging yourself and integrating new perspectives.

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Successful launch BSc Global Studies

In August 2020, students from 28 countries and scholars from all UM faculties and kicked off the new Bachelor Global Studies. The Global Studies team is happy to share impressions of the festive and well-distanced launch in the Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht. The first cohort of 68 students includes representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, DRC, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.

Official Launch Global Studies

Student testimonials

This programme helps me see how different parts of the world are connected through phenomena such as climate change and migration and also to understand my position within this global context.

Vincent Tadday