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IRIO in Groningen is a bachelor program where international relations are not a specialization but a core business. The main emphasis is on the functions of international organizations and the process leading to their creation. Attention is paid to research skills, language training, methodologies, historical context, and theory. Last but not least: in Groningen, you study IRIO with Dutch and international students!

Why study this program in Groningen? The Bachelor in American Studies at UG is the only program of its kind in the Netherlands. Because we're a freestanding program (not part of the History or English Departments), every course is designed to look at America from multiple angles. Faculty experts in fields like political history, literature and media, religious studies, and Latin American culture will help you to form your own views on America and the world. In our small seminars and close-knit intellectual community, you can learn and challenge yourself with the help of classmates, faculty, and our knowledgeable Study Advisor. Also, with our network of partner institutions, you can spend a semester working on your BA and experiencing American culture and politics first-hand in a United States city like Orlando or Charleston, or at a leading university in Canada or Mexico.

The European Languages and Cultures (ETC) study responds to the growing need for scientifically trained experts who:

All states have laws and their own legal system, and in most countries you can only study national law at the university level. Our LLB program in International and European Law is specifically designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in an international legal environment it gives students an academic training in law without merely taking a national legal system as a starting point by offering students a general understanding of what 'law' is and how it functions. The focus is therefore mainly on teaching public international law and European Union law. The core aim is to give students an understanding of the content and functioning of international and European law in the context of its development, and also of its application in an international, public, private economic, or policy-making, environment. As of the 2020-2021 academic year, LLB students can choose to pursue a specialized track inTechnology Lawstarting in the second year of studies.

In American Studies, you’ll learn in depth about the popular culture, politics, history, literature, economics, race relations, and religions of the United States. And you’ll study the connections between the Americas and the wider world. American Studies is not only 'American' - its international scope and inter-American perspective prepare you to lead in the global future.

IRIO in Groningen is a multidisciplinary English-taught degree Program in which you will explore political questions on an international level. You will focus on the place of politics, history, economics, and law in international relations but also the crucial role of international organizations. You will also learn or improve your proficiency in a modern foreign language and will be able to choose a minor that fits your profile.

The bachelor Program English Language and Culture at the University of Groningen is consistently rated the best in the country. The three pillars of this Program are language, literature and culture. In an ever-growing international environment there is a need for employees and researchers with a high level of English in writing, reading and speaking. In addition, the Program develops your presentation and debating skills for both an academic and professional context.

By studying the key linguistic, political, cultural and social topics of contemporary Europe, you will learn to understand the mutual relationship, differences and similarities among national and regional cultures. In doing so, you will learn to understand future challenges and inform advanced decision-making in cultural, political and educational institutions.

Are you fascinated by films, music or theatre? Do you love to discuss what art is, how to interpret a particular movie, pop song and performance and to study the effects that media can have on our societies? Then Arts, Culture and Media should become your Bachelor's programme. In our Bachelor’s programme students acquire a deepened analytical, historical and theoretical understanding of (a) two art forms chosen from film, music, theatre/performance, visual arts or literature; and (b) specialized scholarly knowledge in one of two frameworks: ‘Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship’ or ‘Analysis and Criticism.’ This broad multi- and interdisciplinary combination makes it unique.

Visual art today is strongly interlinked with today’s society, a connection which is reinforced and deepened by social and other media. In Arts, Media and Society, a specialisation of our Art History bachelor's programme, you will explore this relationship and analyse how it reflects and impacts the issues of our time, while also learning practical and academic skills that are invaluable in the current job market.

South and Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse areas. Interested in speaking one of its major languages, and understanding its history, culture, and current affairs? Then this is the programme for you!

Do you want to understand the complexities of today’s gender issues, social media use, food habits, social justice movements, labour relations or religious expressions? Join our international bachelor's programme in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology and get insight into people's social and cultural differences!

Arts and Culture is an interdisciplinary programme that studies Western culture in a broad sense. Focusing on interactions between science, art, media and politics, students will address contemporary societal challenges with historical and philosophical understanding. The programme encourages critical thinking and buidling bridges between different perspectives.

Are you highly motivated and looking for a program that gives you the freedom to pursue your own interests? Do you want to be part of a diverse yet close-knit academic community that encourages discussion and debate? University College Maastricht is a Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours College that provides small-scale and personalized bachelor's education.

Upon successful completion of the study program students receive an international private Bachelor in Liberal Studies (BLS) degree awarded by the school's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, based on the recommendation of the faculty of the local campuses where credits were earned.