Program Overview
The Arts at University of Groningen is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts 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
- [\'Art, Cognition and Education\', \'Art and Cultural Change\', \'Art and Cultural Education at School\', \'Arts and New Media\', \'Arts Marketing II\', \'Arts Policy\', \'Film: Contemporary Complex Cinema\', \'Film: Documentary Film\', \'Film: New Media Technologies\', \'Film: The Film Experience\', \'Literature\', \'Music: Classical Music in a Post-Institutional Era\', \'Music: Music, Mobilities and Cities\', \'Music: Music and Globalization\', \'Sociology of Arts\', \'Theatre: Dramaturgy\', \'Theatre: Stages of the World\', \'Ma Internship Arts, Culture and Media\', "Master\'s Thesis: Arts, Culture and Media."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Previous education
Bachelor\'s degree in Arts, Culture and Media or in a related field, such as:
- Arts Philosophy
- Arts Sociology
- Arts Policy
- Film
- Music
- Theatre
- Literature
Minimum language requirement for MA:
- TOEFL internet based (itb): 92/93 (with a minimum of 21 on all items)
- IELTS Academic Module: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 for all components)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen 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 Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
University of Groningen 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months