Erasmus University Rotterdam, BA, Arts and Culture Studies

You are eligible for admission if you meet any of the following requirements: A Dutch vwo diploma. A 'propedeuse' diploma from the first year of a four-year Dutch hbo programme. A statement of successfully finishing the first year of a Bachelor’s degree programme at a Dutch university. An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. A European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma. A secondary or high school diploma which gives access to a research university, such as the German Abitur. If you completed secondary education which in your country provides access to a research university, you are usually also eligible for admission to Dutch universities. If you are in doubt, please refer to the list of most common diplomas that grant you eligibility to studying at a research university. All diplomas will be assessed. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 90. All subscores should be at least 20. IELTS Academic (International English language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5 overall. Subscores should be at least 6.0. CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) at least grade C. CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English). Dutch vwo grade of 7.0 or higher in English. International Baccalaureate with English A or B at Higher Level, or English A at Standard Level. European Baccalaureate with English as first or second language.

This international bachelor offers a unique approach to the world of arts and culture. During the course of our three-year programme, you will acquire a thorough understanding of how the cultural sector is organized, and gain insight into the socio-economic and political contexts that allow the arts to flourish. The contemporary cultural landscape requires creative professionals with analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of cultural policy, arts education, art markets, audiences, heritage, cultural organizations, creative industries and entrepreneurship in a global perspective.