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Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus University Rotterdam International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies
Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus University Rotterdam

International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies

Rotterdam, Netherlands

3 Years

English

Full time

01 May 2025*

01 Sep 2025

EUR 2,530 / per year **

On-Campus

* 1 April for students from outside the EEA

** for EEA students | €10,400/year for non-EEA students

Introduction

You have a passion for arts and culture. You might not be an artist yourself, but want to know what goes on behind the scenes of the art world. Arts and Culture Studies in Rotterdam is unique because of its multifaceted approach to arts and culture.

  • Field of study: Arts, Culture, Media, Humanities, Economics, Sociology, Social Sciences
  • Keywords: The business of culture from a global perspective - cultural policy, arts education, art markets, audiences, heritage, cultural organizations, creative industries, entrepreneurship.
  • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Duration: 3 years = 36 months full-time
  • Course load: 180 ECTS-credits = 60 ECTS credits per year, 1 ECTS = 28 hours
  • Language of instruction: Fully taught in English
  • Ranking Erasmus University Rotterdam Times Higher Education ranking #72 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) #4 in the Netherlands, #92 worldwide

After graduation

Our MA programmes Arts, Culture and Society, Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Culture and Society, Research MA in Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts and MA Media Studies are accessible upon completing the BA. Or you enter the labour market directly with well-developed analytical skills, and experience in writing and research. Furthermore, you will be capable of examining issues related to the business of culture.

Destination Information

  • The Netherlands: 17 million inhabitants, 200 different nationalities
  • Rotterdam: 650,000 inhabitants, 175 different nationalities, 80% speak English
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam: 39,150 students, 114 different nationalities

University Life

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Students can join a number of activities throughout the year such as social drinks, study trips, music sessions, lectures and language courses organized by different (student) associations at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

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In the first year of your programme, you will be part of a mentor group guided by second or third-year students, thus ensuring a smooth start. You may consult your student advisor if you have any questions about the study programme, your own study planning or personal circumstances relevant to your studies.

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