Program Overview
The Arts and Culture - Arts of the Netherlands 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 - Arts of the Netherlands 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts and Culture - Arts of the Netherlands 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
- The Netherlandish Tradition: Change and Continuity in Art and History
- Inventing the Artist in Early Renaissance Italy
- Looking at Dutch 17th-Century Paintings
- The Meaning of Matter
- Netherlandish Sculpture in European Context 1400-1800
- Vincent van Gogh: The Artist and his Reputation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The application materials that an applicant will need to submit are:
- A Dutch BA degree in the Humanities, or the international equivalent thereof.
- The grade list and the grade average on the basis of which that degree was earned.
- An example of written work, in English, 4000 words maximum.
- A letter of motivation, in which the applicant addresses how the application is motivated by previous art historical formation and future plans and ambitions.\xc2\xa0
- Two references (no letters, just the names, affiliations, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months