Global Arts, Culture and Politics

In the Bachelor’s programme Global Arts, Culture and Politics you will study the global challenges of today such as climate change, inequality, and the impact of (social) media on art, culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective. It teaches you the necessary skills and knowledge to engage with the global challenges of today from an interdisciplinary perspective.

In the first year, you will lay a broad foundation in the fields of art and media, sustainability, cultural policy and artificial intelligence. You will also gain skills in doing interdisciplinary research, and academic writing.
In the second year, you will start your specialism by choosing one of the four majors on the different global challenges. Additionally you will be taught 'Philosophy of Humanities and Science' and follow the course 'Key Stories' with lectures from hot-shot specialists from various faculties and political, cultural and media figures.
In the third year, you will take two electives and a minor, either in a different discipline within the Humanities or at a different faculty. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad. The Bachelor’s programme will be completed with a Bachelor’s project in cooperation with cultural, artistic or governmental organisations.
It is also possible to study Global Arts, Culture and Politics in Dutch.