Overview

In the two-year Arts and Culture (research) programme from the University of Groningen, you can choose between two tracks.

Key Facts

The track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies offers you an advanced study of the arts. You will focus specifically on the role the arts play in processes of cultural change. Also, you will specialise in one of the involved art forms: literature, film, theatre, music or multimedia forms. The new track Cultural Leadership aims to educate future leaders in the cultural domain, both national and international, enabling them to carry culture forward in a critical, sustainable, and creative manner. Why study this programme?

Arts, Media and Literary Studies:

Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups

A challenging multidisciplinary approach

The Master's track Cultural Leadership:

prepares master students for a cultural field which quickly changes due to technological, pedagogical, political, and societal developments
combines theoretical and object-oriented courses
equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop an inspiring, responsible, and realistic vision on how we can carry culture into the future.

Programme Structure

Programme options

Arts, Media and Literary Studies (track)

Cultural Leadership (track)

Master's Honours Programme (honours program)

Public Arts Policy in Global Context

Theories of Culture and Research

Lecturers

Students can participate in activities – guest lectures, research presentations and so on – of the research theme groups within the Research Centre for Arts in Society of the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG).

It is possible for research master students to participate in seminars, courses and summer schools organized by the Dutch national research schools.

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
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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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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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Excellent academic record.
BA degree in a modern European language and culture study (with a specialization in literature, film and culture), American Studies, Art History, Arts, Culture and Media, Classical Studies (with a specialization in literature, film and culture), Middle Eastern Studies or other related fields

Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), a minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum of 25 on writing skills), or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 185.

Two letters of recommendation from relevant experts.

A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for selecting the programme and Research Master's track, including their expectations and interests.

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

19200 EUR / year

≈ 19200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Are you an international student from a non EU/EEA member state starting a Research Master's programme or Erasmus Mundus Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts? If so, you could qualify for the Holland Scholarship, a partial scholarship which helps you to finance your studies.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Arts and Culture (research).

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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