Education
Bachelor's programmes
Digital Society
Dive into the complex relations between tech, business, ethics, people, and planet. Learn to analyse, understand, and create digital systems. Master the science behind GenAI, online safety, social media algorithms, and a sustainable digital future.
European Studies
Study the complex challenges of today’s Europe such as democratic resilience, migration, and climate policy. In this bachelor, we combine perspectives on Europe from different academic disciplines with a thorough training in research and practical skills.
Global Studies
Explore how global processes create local outcomes and how local developments change the world. Analyse issues like climate change, migration, exclusion, and justice, and identify how you can be a force for change by developing nuanced responses and solutions.
Master's & Pre-master's programmes
Arts and Culture: Contemporary Literature and Arts
How do contemporary literature and arts interact with politics? This specialisation explores how literature and arts engage with issues of social justice, focusing on the meaning, political power, and social impact of contemporary cultural practices.
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Arts and Culture: Modern Political Culture
How are politics and culture intertwined? This specialisation focuses on important contemporary challenges, such as the tensions within democracies, the construction of national identities, the origins of political violence and the legacies of colonialism.
Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (Research)
Study how art, science, and technology are shaping societal change. The MSc programme CAST combines creativity, imagination and innovation, preparing you for a career in science, governance or the cultural sector.
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European Public Affairs
Dive into the world of European decision-making! Learn how to shape EU policies in a professional and ethical way. This practice-oriented master's program will help you navigate the Brussels bubble with ease and prepare you for a successful career in this field.
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European Studies
Immerse yourself in Europe's global role. Understand the complexities of global governance, EU external policy and diplomacy from a multidisciplinary perspective. Help build tomorrow's solutions to Europe's global challenges.
European Studies (Research)
Embark on a unique journey with the only research master's in European Studies in the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in interdisciplinary research, gain practical experience and receive tailor-made training for a research career in academia, politics or journalism.
European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
Dive deep into the interconnectedness of science, technology and society. Specialise with one of our 12 European partners. Explore how we can make the world a better place
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Globalisation and Development Studies
Explore how the dynamics of globalization affect life in resource-poor environments and how local actors address global challenges. Gain a better understanding of how globalization and development are connected and how this manifests itself in practice.
Media Studies: Digital Cultures
Combine critical and creative skills to explore how digital media are helping to shape societies. Understand the sociotechnical dynamics of digital cultures, ethics, and politics. Use digital tools and design thinking to address challenges and lead sustainable change.
Pre-master's programmes
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Arts and Culture: Arts and Heritage: Policy, Management and Education
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Arts and Culture: Contemporary Literature and Arts
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Arts and Culture: Modern Political Culture
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Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (Research)
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European Public Affairs
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European Studies
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European Studies (Research)
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European Studies on Society, Science and Technology
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Globalisation and Development Studies
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Media Studies: Digital Cultures
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Pre-master's programmes
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Problem-Based Learning
Sometimes knowledge alone isn’t enough. In your career, you’ll need to be able to work independently, be assertive and solve problems. To prepare you for this, all FASoS programmes use the education model known as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Watch the video to see what our students say about this.
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