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.
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.
Fast facts
- You will study the interactions between science, culture and politics in Western society
- 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
- Binding Study Advice (at least 42 out of 60 ECTS credits in year 1)
Study at FASoS during COVID-19
The past few months the world has been dominated by the covid-19 crisis. The impact of the coronavirus on society has been huge and as some parts of the world are slowly re-opening their societies, it becomes clear that special measures need to be taken to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
We understand that in these uncertain times it is difficult to assess what the new academic year will look like. These uncertainties logically raise many questions: How about safety in Maastricht? What will education look like at FASoS? What can you expect from student life? We can't give a conclusive answer to all these questions, but we can try to help you as best we can.
Please visit our information pages to see what your study programme will look like at the beginning of the next academic year.
Online information events
Are you a prospective student and interested in one of our bachelor's programmes?
Since the Experience Days at FASoS have been cancelled, 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.
We also offer Online Q&A sessions for several programmes.
Application deadlines for academic year 2020-2021:
- EU/EEA students: 1 August 2020
- Non-EU/EEA students: 1 June 2020
Compare our 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 our bachelor's programmes!
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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 31 October 2020.
More about Arts and Culture on our Virtual Open Day
Experience what it’s really like to study at UM:
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- Learn about student life in Maastricht
- Hear what students say
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News
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Two Bachelor's Thesis prizes for FASoS students
Tuesday, February 11, 2020Read moreDuring the Dies Natalis 2020 two FASoS students were presented with the Bachlor's Thesis Prize.
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Alumn Remco Beckers works at Bureau Europa
Tuesday, January 7, 2020Read moreInterview with Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences alumn Remco Beckers about his job as project coordinator and curator at Bureau Europa.
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YUFE - legwork and lofty ambitions
Thursday, November 21, 2019Read moreStudying in ten different countries in a university that transcends geographical, political, linguistic, and disciplinary borders? The alliance Young Universities for the Future of Europe, under the leadership of Maastricht University, has won funds to create a European university. Now begins the frantic race to realise this aureate ambition. And UM students have a role to play…
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Arts and Culture is the #5 Arts and Culture bachelor’s programme in the Netherlands: Keuzegids 2020
Keuzegids 2020Arts and Culture is the #1 Cultural Sciences bachelor's programme in the Netherlands: Elsevier 2019
Elsevier Best Studies 2019UM is the sixth best Young University in the world
Times Higher Education 2020 Young Universities Ranking
Life @ UM
Find out more about what it's like to live and study in Maastricht, including:
- a day in the life of a student
- this beautiful European city
- sports and outdoor activities
Practical matters & regulations
In the support section, you can find out more about practical matters and UM regulations, such as:
- scholarships
- accommodation
- visas & residence permits
- Education and Examination Regulations (EER)
Visit 'Support' for prospective students
Visit Maastricht University regulations to find the EER of your study programme
Questions?
For general info, please contact us at:
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+31 43 388 5388
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6211 KL Maastricht
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