Your future
Upon graduation, you will have acquired outstanding skills and you will be able to contribute as an interdisciplinary researcher in a university or knowledge institute. Through rigorous training in theory and methodology, combined with focus on topics of your own choice, you develop both flexibility and specialisation to address the urgent questions of today. This has enabled many graduates to find interesting jobs.
Some of the companies and institutes where CAST graduates work:
- Boerhaave Museum
- Oxford University
- Shell
- Maastricht University
- Max Planck Institute
- European Parliament
As a CAST graduate you can look for a position in:
- Academia (e.g. PhD Candidate, Research Assistant, junior researcher)
- Education (e.g. Teacher, Lecturer)
- Museums and galeries (e.g. Collection curator, Research fellow)
- Business (e.g. Relation manager, Programme manager, coach)
- Politics and policy making (Policy advisor)
The Master Career Track
Your future after university isn't set in stone. While your studies give you valuable knowledge and skills, your career path will also be shaped by your interests, talents, ambitions and ideals. Knowing how to align these with the opportunities out there is key. But where do you start?
The Master Career Track (MCT) is a programme for master's students designed to inspire and empower you to confidently kickstart your career after graduation. By the end of the programme, you will have the insights, skills, and tools you need to pursue a career that truly fits you.
The Master Career Track consists of three interactive lectures:
- Get to know yourself
Identify your strengths, values, and passions - Explore the labour market
Discover job opportunities and connect with people in your field of interest - Enter the labour market
Learn how to apply for a job successfully
The Master Career Track is delivered by experienced career coaches from UM Career Services, who remain available for personalised guidance and support for up to six months after graduation.
Want more info about the Master Career Track? Visit the Master Career Track page.
Alumni @ work
Pia-Zoe Hahne
Researcher and PhD candidate at the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna
"The most important skill I gained was the ability to work independently. Problem-Based Learning and the self-study periods really taught me to be self-sufficient. An essential skill whether you pursue a career in academia or in industry."
Romy Roomans
Marketeer – Theater aan het Vrijthof
“What made CAST stand out to me was its diversity and interdisciplinary nature. Our class was a vibrant mix of students from all over the world, with backgrounds ranging from Biology and Cultural Studies to Anthropology and Visual Arts. This blend of perspectives made the programme incredibly enriching.”
Dani Shanley
PhD Candidate FASoS
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Dani Shanley, alumna CAST, shares her experience with the MSc CAST and her current position as a PhD Candidate at FASoS.
Veerle Spronck
PhD Candidate FASoS
Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Veerle Spronck, alumni CAST, talks about her experiences with the programme. She now works as a PhD Candidate at FASoS.