Arts, Media and Literary Studies
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
locatieGroningen |
diplomaMA |
typeonderzoek, 120 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60829 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
The two-year Master's track in Arts, Media and Literary Studies is a specialization within the Research Master's degree in Arts and Culture.
Arts, Media and Literary Studies equips students with knowledge and skills 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 framework within which students can specialize in one of the following disciplines or combinations of disciplines, under close supervision of a highly qualified research faculty:
- arts and culture education,
- cognitive studies of arts, media and culture,
- cultural studies,
- digital humanities,
- film studies,
- history of art, architecture and landscape,
- literary studies
- media and journalism studies,
- music studies,
- theatre and performance studies.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Innovative research perspectives and methods to analyse the changing forms and roles of the arts, media and literature in our globalizing world
- Solid disciplinary profiling, in a stimulating inter- and multidisciplinary framework
- A cosmopolitan and intellectually stimulating learning environment, with highly qualified staff, excellent international research networks and contacts with professional worlds
- Small groups, with interactive, innovative and intensive coursework.
Studieprogramma

In their second year, students hone their research skills in specialisation modules. These specialisations can take the form of a tutorial or of research internships, in which students join a research project led by a senior researcher (we strongly advise students to do at least one research internship). Such an internship can also be a project conducted for and with stakeholders in the world of the arts and the media. An internship is typically completed with the writing, publishing and public presentation of a paper or report, at a conference or for targeted professional or broad audiences.
Students are encouraged to spend (part of) the specialisation semester abroad, facilitated by the International Office. For all internships, tutorials and international stays, they can draw on the staff's excellent national and international research networks and on a rich range of contacts with stakeholders, such as museums, cultural institutions, archives, municipalities, educational institutions, regional, national and European institutions and policy makers.
Please note that individual courses may possibly still change in the event of a programme change.
periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Research Methods: Research in Digital Archives | 5 EC | ||||||||
Theories of Culture and Research | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Methods: Grounded Theory and Ethnographic Methods | 5 EC | ||||||||
Special Topics 1 | 5 EC | ||||||||
Theories and Analysis | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Methods: Ecocritical Methods | 5 EC | ||||||||
Special Topics 2 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Arts and Media in Society | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research Design | 5 EC |
periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Specialisation 2 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Specialisation 3 | 5 EC | ||||||||
Specialisation 1 | 10 EC | ||||||||
Research Master's Thesis AMLS | 30 EC |
specialisaties
specialisatie Master's placement
During this Master's track, you can follow a research placement for ECTS credit points where you get the opportunity to participate and getting more involved in research.
It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, project, self study, seminar, tutorialstudy guidance
If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. She knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 16300
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 19200
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Prospective students are required to have knowledge at Bachelor's level of art history, art education, media and journalism studies, film studies, literary studies, music studies, theatre studies, or cultural theory and cultural studies. Examples of these types of Bachelor's programmes are:
- a modern European language and culture study (with a specialization in literature, film and culture)
- American Studies
- Arts, Culture and Media
- Media Studies
- Classical Studies (with a specialization in literature, film and culture)
- Middle Eastern Studies
- other related fields
cijferlijst
An excellent academic record: An overview of the results achieved so far within the Bachelor's degree programme and/or other university degree programmes is required
resumee
A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
taaltoets
Additional language requirement English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum score for speaking and writing of 25 (each)), or an IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 185.
reference letter
Two personal letters of recommendation from staff members who can comment on the students' affinity with and capacities for research
motivatiebrief
A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for selecting the programme and Research Master's track, including their expectations and interests.
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Arts, Media and Literary Studies
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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Cultural Leadership
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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Kunst- & cultuurwetenschappen
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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Cultures of Arts, Science and Technology (research)
€ 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
3 eerstejaars |
66% vrouw |
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Gender Studies (Research)
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
13 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
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GEMMA Master degree in Women's and Gender studies
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
33 eerstejaars |
78% vrouw |
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Religious Studies
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
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Art History
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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Musicology
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
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Art Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
71% vrouw |
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Artistic Research
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
71% vrouw |
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Cultural Analysis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
71% vrouw |
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Arts of the Netherlands
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
14 eerstejaars |
71% vrouw |
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Na de studie

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