Arts and Culture

The Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Culture at Maastricht University explores complex contemporary challenges through an interdisciplinary cultural perspective. The programme combines history, philosophy, art and literature studies, and science and technology studies to examine how science, media, technology, politics, and art influence society and the world.

Programme Details

The programme is taught in English and takes 3 years to complete, comprising 180 ECTS credits. Students develop skills in analysing complex problems from multiple academic perspectives, critically engaging with social and ethical issues, tracing the historical roots of modern Western culture, and approaching issues with a research-oriented mindset. The programme is accredited by NVAO. For 2026/2027, the listed tuition fee for EU/EEA students is €2,694. The source does not provide the Non-EU/EEA tuition fee.

Admission and Intake

The listed language requirements are IELTS overall band 6, TOEFL paper-based 550, TOEFL computer-based 213, or TOEFL internet-based 80. For the 2027/2028 intake, the start date is September 1, 2027, with an application deadline of May 1, 2027 for EU/EEA applicants and April 1, 2027 for Non-EU/EEA applicants.