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The award
MA
How long you will study
24 months
Domestic course fees
EUR 2060
How you will study
full-time
Course starts
February, September
International course fees
EUR 11500
Are you curious, eager to learn and ready to shape the role of the arts and the media in society and culture? Then you are the right person for this Research Master!
The two-year Master's track in Literary and Cultural Studies isa specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts andCulture.
Literary and Cultural Studies equips students with knowledge andskills to become researchers and experts on the role that the arts,literature and media play in society, now and in the past. The programme offers a rich multi- and interdisciplinary frameworkwithin which students can specialize in one of the followingdisciplines or combinations of disciplines, under close supervisionof a highly qualified research faculty:
To better reflect the breadth of disciplines involved, the trackwill be called Arts, Media, and LiteraryStudies from 2018/2019 onwards.
Are you curious, eager to learn and ready to shape the role of the arts and the media in society and culture? Then you are the right person for this Research Master!
The two-year Master's track in Literary and Cultural Studies isa specialization within the two Research Master's degrees inLiterary Studies and in Arts and Culture.
Literary and Cultural Studies equips students with knowledge andskills to become researchers and experts on the role that the arts,literature and media play in society, now and in the past. The programme offers a rich multi- and interdisciplinary frameworkwithin which students can specialize in one of the followingdisciplines or combinations of disciplines, under close supervisionof a highly qualified research faculty:
To better reflect the breadth of disciplines involved, the trackwill be called Arts, Media, and LiteraryStudies from 2018/2019 onwards.
After your studies
Job prospects
As a graduate of this track, you will have an analytical,critical and independent attitude towards the arts and culture. You will be well prepared for a research career in the areas ofliterature, arts and culture, both at universities and privateresearch institutes.
As a graduate of this track, you will have an analytical,critical and independent attitude towards the arts and culture. You will be well prepared for a research career in the areas ofliterature, arts and culture, both at universities and privateresearch institutes.
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Notes about fees for this course
http://www.rug.nl/masters/literary-and-cultural-studies-research/admission-and-application#intAdmission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| grade list | Excellent academic record. |
| language test | Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum of 25 onwriting skills) or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items).ERK level C1. |
| previous education | BA degree in:
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| reference letter | Two letters of recommendation from relevant experts. |
| written request | No further information |
| other admission requirements | Furthermore, the selection procedure is also based on anevaluation of degree certificates, individual results and thethesis or paper. |
Admission requirements
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| grade list | Excellent academic record. |
| language test | Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 97 (with a minimum of 24 onwriting skills) or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items).ERK level C1. |
| previous education | BA degree in:
|
| reference letter | Two letters of recommendation from relevant experts. |
| written request | No further information |
| other admission requirements | Furthermore, the selection procedure is also based on anevaluation of degree certificates, individual results and thethesis or paper. |
If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
Ana Quintana, Mexico, Strategic Innovation Management
I gained a Bachelor's degree in Management & Marketing in Mexico City before I came to the Netherlands to undertake my Master's programme. During my Bachelor's studies, I spent a semester in Canada and I wanted to expand my international (study) experiences before starting work. I was keen to focus on innovation which is not usually offered in Mexico hence the combination of Innovation and Strategy in one programme directed me to Groningen.
My Master's thesis dealt with Innovation in family businesses and I now benefit from the intense research modules offered during the programme. Now I am working as a Promotion Manager in charge of the several customer loyalty programs offered by one of Mexico's biggest hotel chains. Although the Master's program was rather theoretical, I feel that it prepared me very well for my current job.
There was nothing about Groningen that I did not like: the city is just beautiful. I especially enjoyed going everywhere by bike, the variety of offers for students and, of course, the Queensday (now Kings Day) celebrations. Groningen has everything to make (foreign) students feel at home.
Looking back a year after my return to Mexico, I feel that I especially enjoyed getting to know Dutch culture. In addition, the courses offered and the beauty of the city made my stay in Groningen an unforgettable experience. If I had to choose a Master's programme again, I would be on a flight to Groningen.
I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law
Lejla Terzimehic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Global Criminal Law
Thanks to the European Commission Scholarship and the Talent Grant from the University of Groningen, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand my knowledge in the field of law that I am most passionate about, at one of the oldest and most prestigious European universities.
Being very intellectually challenging, the master programme truly met my expectations. Sharing knowledge with my colleagues, all coming from different legal traditions, and learning from inspiring professors enriched me with the skills I hadn't attained during my previous education.
What I found to be the most beneficial is that the Dutch education system which, taught us to develop a critical opinion on law-related issues. Moreover, this master programme had a unique approach in tackling controversial contemporary legal issues. Due to its strong comparative emphasis, it encouraged us to keep at constant track with our national law, which is of a huge significance.
Both the master and a 6-month long internship at the International Criminal Tribunal for The Former Yugoslavia strengthened my belief in Justice. Furthermore, besides this academic benefit, I believe that studying abroad unequivocally broadens our horizons and tests prejudices we even are not aware of.
