Master in Arts & Cultures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 25,830 *
STUDY FORMAT
* tuition fee for NON-EU/EEA | tuition fee for EU € 2694
Key Summary
About: The Master in Arts & Culture at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) explores art, media, design and the creative industries. You’ll study history, theory and analysis across specialisations that frame historical and contemporary contexts. The programme links you with staff research and with projects in museums, cultural institutions and creative companies, while Amsterdam’s cultural scene provides practical connections.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in museums, galleries, cultural organizations, media, policy and the creative industries. Typical positions include museum curator, heritage manager, curator-researcher, arts manager, cultural consultant, gallery director, media analyst, academic researcher and freelance cultural entrepreneurship and public sector roles.
Are you fascinated by the world of art and culture? Then follow the master's programme in Arts and Culture.
The MA Arts & Culture is characterised by a broad focus on various domains of the cultural sector. Here you will take courses in specialisations that are in line with developments in art, media, the creative industry, and design. While some specialisations place current affairs in a historical perspective, others deal explicitly with the contemporary context of art, culture, and media. In our programmes, you will learn more about history, theory, analysis, and the many interrelationships, and you will become acquainted with the research of the staff, but also with research projects in all kinds of cultural institutions and companies. The city of Amsterdam - the cultural heart of the Netherlands - offers a unique breeding ground for linking academic depth to the expertise of professionals.
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Specialisations:
- Comparative Arts and Media Studies (English)
- Contemporary Art History (English)
- Design Cultures (English)
- Kunst, Markt en Connaisseurschap (Dutch)
This university offers some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.
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