Overview

The Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (Research) at Maastricht University is an intense and highly reputed programme. The programme is designed to give you the best possible preparation for a professional research position.You will study in Maastricht - the home of a world-leading research group in this field - and abroad, in an international research internship. You will be an original researcher who combines the strengths of philosophy, sociology, art and history to raise novel questions and to find relevant answers.

During your master’s, you will therefore not only study theories from:

history

sociology

philosophy

the arts and the qualitative social sciences

but you will also follow a number of courses that specifically focus on research methods such as:

qualitative interviewing

conceptual analysis

archival research

ethnographic observations and rhetorical

narrative and discourse analysis

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Entering the field. The state of the art in studying the cultures of arts, science and technology

Research colloquia STS and AMC

The Rules of the Game. CAST Research Methods

Changes in the Research System and training "Writing a Research Proposal"

Preparation Research Internship

Researching the Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology

Joint Research Project

Research Internship

Thesis seminar and research colloquia, master classes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maastricht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Visual Arts Natural Sciences View 26 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

Submit proof of a bachelor's or master's degree,

Submit your curriculum vitae,

Write a letter of motivation,

Submit one or preferably two writing sample(s),

Demonstrate proficiency in English.

Besides the general requirements:

A recent passport picture

A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card

A copy of your most recent certified grades transcript and a copy of your certified diploma

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21500 EUR / year

≈ 21500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands

700 - 1170 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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