Program Overview
The Arts and Culture: Dutch Golden Age Studies (research MA) at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arts and Culture: Dutch Golden Age Studies (research MA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts and Culture: Dutch Golden Age Studies (research MA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'90 electives and tutorials\', \'30 credits for a thesis\', \'Dutch Golden Age Studies is a track of the Research programme in Art Studies, the programme Geschiedenis (History) and the programme Nederlandse letterkunde (Dutch literature).\', \'The thesis reports on research by the student under the supervision of two academic staff members. The subject must be agreed upon by the student and the academic adviser.\', "This interdiciplinary programme is for talented students with a Bachelor\'s degree or the equivalent in a related field. The level of the Bachelor\'s degree must be comparable to that of a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree.", \'Applicants must also fulfil the general entry requirements of the Graduate School for Humanities regarding academic background, grade average and English and Dutch language proficiency.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Written request: Applicants can apply by filling out the online application form on the website of the Graduate School of Humanities, and by uploading all relevant documents (www.gsh.uva.nl).
\nPrevious education: Applicants for the Master\'s programme should have at least a Bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent in:\n- Art Studies\n- History\n- Dutch language and culture\n- Modern and classical European languages (German, English, French, Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish)\n- Cultural Studies\n- European Studies\n- Literary Studies\n- Musicology\n- Religious Studies\n- Theatre Studies\n- Philosophy\nThe level of the Bachelor\'s degree must be comparable to that of a Dutch Bachelor\'s degree.
\nGrade average: - A /3.8 (American system);\n- 2.1 HONS (an upper second class honours degree in the British system);\n- B (ECTS-system), or 7.5 (Dutch system).
\nLanguage test: Passive knowledge of Dutch is required.
\nAdditional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 7
- IELTS listening: 7
- IELTS reading: 7
- IELTS writing: 7
- IELTS speaking: 7
- TOEFL internet based: 100
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months