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Your path to arts and culture studies

Arts and Culture (pre-master)

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Your path to arts and culture studies

If you do not meet the prerequisite requirements, you will only be admitted to the Master’s program in Arts and Culture after you have successfully completed the pre-master’s programme in Arts and Culture. The pre-master’s programme is designed to compensate for any lack of prior knowledge. The Admissions Committee reviews each application and determines which students are eligible for admission.

The pre-master in Arts and Culture offers four specializations. You’ll learn about developments in the cultural sector of your choice. In just one year, you’ll be fully prepared for the Master’s programme in Arts and Culture. 

Specialisations:

• Media Cultures and Environments
• Design Cultures
• Kunst, Markt en Connaisseurschap (in Dutch)
• Contemporary Art History

Pre-master’s programme

Based on your prior education, the Admissions Committee determines the structure of your pre-master’s programme. In all cases, the pre-master’s programme can only start in September.

Pre-master’s students cannot register for modules themselves; this is handled by the Education Office.

Pre-master's programme

Below you will find a number of pre-master’s options, depending on your prior education and your desired master’s program. This is only a guideline; the Admissions Committee will determine an individual programme for each student.

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Courses

  • Graphic Design: Histories & Theories (Period 1)
  • Academic Skills in Arts and Culture (Period 2)
  • Fashion History and Theory (Period 2)
  • Design Research Group (Period 4)
  • Domestic Space (Period 5)
  • Academic English MKDA (Period 6)

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Courses

  • Early Modern Art: Production and Reception (period 1)
  • Modern Art: Progress and Tradition (period 2)
  • Academische Vaardigheden Kunst en cultuur (period 2)
  • Onderzoekswerkgroep Kunst (period 4)

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Courses

  • Exhibition Machines (Period 1)
  • Modern Art: Progress and Tradition (Period 2)
  • Academic Skills in Arts and Culture (Period 2)
  • The Postmedium Condition: Contemporary Art and Media (Period 5)
  • Academic English MKDA (Period 6)

View the overview of all courses in the Study Guide.

  • Media Cultures and Environments

    Summary

    Check out the courses in the Study Guide.

  • Design Cultures

    Summary

    Check out the courses below.

    Courses

    • Graphic Design: Histories & Theories (Period 1)
    • Academic Skills in Arts and Culture (Period 2)
    • Fashion History and Theory (Period 2)
    • Design Research Group (Period 4)
    • Domestic Space (Period 5)
    • Academic English MKDA (Period 6)

    View the overview of all courses in the Study Guide.

  • Kunst, Markt & Connaisseurschap

    Summary

    View the course overview below.

    Courses

    • Early Modern Art: Production and Reception (period 1)
    • Modern Art: Progress and Tradition (period 2)
    • Academische Vaardigheden Kunst en cultuur (period 2)
    • Onderzoekswerkgroep Kunst (period 4)

    View the course overview in the Study Guide.

  • Contemporary Art History

    Summary

    Check out the courses below.

    Courses

    • Exhibition Machines (Period 1)
    • Modern Art: Progress and Tradition (Period 2)
    • Academic Skills in Arts and Culture (Period 2)
    • The Postmedium Condition: Contemporary Art and Media (Period 5)
    • Academic English MKDA (Period 6)

    View the overview of all courses in the Study Guide.

Would you like to apply for the pre-master's programme in Arts and Culture?

Check the admission requirements

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