Program Overview
The Regional Studies at University of Groningen is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Regional Studies 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 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Regional Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced and specialized research methods and techniques in the social, economic and spatial sciences\', \'Individual research training\', \'Research frontiers\', \'Research management, scientific & personal competences\', \'Research process research master\', \'Scientific reading, debating and reflection\', \'Theoretical and thematic specialization: cultural and economic geography, demography and spatial planning\', \'Advanced and specialized research methods and techniques in the social, economic and spatial sciences\', "Individual master\'s thesis", \'Research design and methodology\', \'Research in a foreign context (\', \'Research management, scientific and personal competences\', \'Scientific writing and presenting\', \'Theoretical and thematic specialization: cultural and economic geography, demography and spatial planning\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Dutch students
grade average
- 7,5 of hoger
knowledge minimum
- Basiskennis van statistische methoden.
previous education
- Bachelorgraad in Sociale Geografie en/of Urban and Regional Planning, of vergelijkbare kwalificaties.
International students
grade average
- 7,5 or higher on a 10-points intervalscale.
knowledge minimum
- Basic knowledge of statistical methods.
previous education
- Bachelor\'s degree in human geography and/or urban and regional planning or comparable qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (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 24 months
- Credits 30