Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
In our teaching and research we highlight major developments in societies and cultures as they have unfolded during the modern and contemporary eras. We seek to gain understanding of the interrelationships of Europeanisation, globalisation, scientific and technological development, political change and cultural innovation. We are interested in how today’s societies cope with these challenges through, amongst others, practices of remembrance, governance techniques, strategies for managing knowledge, technologies and risks and ways of dealing with diversity and inequality. Yet, understanding our present world is impossible without insight into its past. This is why historical research serves as a key element of our scholarly and educational identity.
Fast Facts
- International community with 76% of our students and 42% of our staff coming from abroad
- Interdisciplinary approach towards teaching and research
- 2 bachelor's programmes, 8 master's programmes and 2 research master's programmes
- 4 research programmes, 6 research centres and a graduate school
Education
Bachelor's programmes
Our faculty offers three bachelor’s degrees for highly motivated bachelor’s students. The interdisciplinary bachelor’s programmes are focused on either European Studies or Arts and Culture.
Master's programmes
Our faculty offers eight different interdisciplinary master’s programmes in the fields of Arts and Culture, Globalisation and Development, Media, Technology and Innovation and Politics and Governance.
Research master's programmes
Our faculty offers two research master’s programmes to reach your full potential. We offer a programme in European Studies and a programme in Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology.
News
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Valorisation wins at UM
Thursday, April 12, 2018Read moreDr. Hans Schouwenburg and dr. David Barata were awarded the Valorisation Prize 2017 at the University Dinner on 11 april.
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Dean Sophie Vanhoonacker Ambassador of the Duck Race 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018Read moreSophie Vanhoonacker is one of the Ambassadors of this year’s Duck Race supporting the Refugee Project Maastricht
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Prof. Klaartje Peters receives KNAW grant for research on Local Governance
Thursday, April 5, 2018Read moreThe Staatsman Thorbecke Fund of the KNAW has awarded a grant for a research project on ‘Strengthening the role of the local council’ by Klaartje Peters.
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“Linguistic diversity in the workplace is a reality”
Thursday, March 29, 2018PhD candidate Daan Hovens is studying multilingualism in the workplace. “It became clear very quickly that it would be Daan”, says his supervisor Leonie Cornips. “I admire his language skills and learn from him to ask my questions clearly in advance.” Hovens: “I enjoy sinking my teeth into a subject.” Both professor and PhD candidate are in agreement: “We need to learn to value people’s creativity in overcoming language barriers.”
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Sally Wyatt to coordinate VSNU 'Digital Society' initiative
Thursday, March 15, 2018Sally Wyatt will coordinate a nation-wide VSNU initiative to conduct research about the ‘digital society' and to consolidate the Dutch position.
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Keuzegids Masters 2018: three designated ‘top study programmes’ at FASoS
Thursday, March 8, 2018FASoS master's programme ESST and research master's programmes European Studies and Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology Top rated programmes in the Keuzegids Masters 2018.
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Bachelor European Studies student third in Vernon Smith competition
Thursday, March 1, 2018Bachelor European student Richard Mason received the 10th Vernon Smith prize with his essay on the topic "Wann wird Toleranz zum Verbrechen".
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Wiebe Bijker presents WRR evaluation report to Prime Minister Rutte
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UM celebrates Mother Language Day
Friday, February 16, 2018 Read more
Education events
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