Bachelor Interdisciplinary Arts
Maastricht, Netherlands
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,143 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Our changing and complex society needs solutions beyond the mainstream.
At iArts (Interdisciplinary Arts) we can match problems to these solutions. This is possible because we view our society differently and the scope of our work is innovative and transdisciplinary. That is why our students are decisive change agents of the future. Are you one of them?
At iArts, unique in Europe, we are innovative. We combine artistic practice, academic reflection, research and entrepreneurship in projects with a strong focus on today’s societal issues. This cross-pollination leads to surprising ways of addressing and shaping issues.
This is achieved by inspiring and enabling students, lecturers and businesses to think differently, so they can explore and intervene in unpredictable, precarious and near-impossible contexts. In thoughts and actions and across arts disciplines, as well as in business and education.
That is why we choose to collaborate closely with professionals who are specialists in the cross-fertilization of artistic disciplines, but also with scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs and professionals in the public and private sectors. As a result, our students are the decisive change agents of the future.
The arts programme takes three years, although a four-year version of 240 ECs is offered as well. The three-year track is open to all students who either have a pre-university diploma or can show proof of adequate previous education. Please note: the entire iArts programme is taught in English.
Where?
iArts is located in the heart of Maastricht, a European centre of culture and home to 11,000 students. The city’s numerous festivals and events reflect its diverse cultural and historical influences. Maastricht is investing in an inspiring, multifaceted cultural climate.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme structure
We start by introducing you to three learning pathways:
Home-Based Learning (HBL) courses, Project-Based Learning and Research & Development Lab.
Home-Based Learning (HBL) consists of courses that enable you to develop your artistic and academic skills. Project-Based Learning calls on the following competencies: problem analysis, research, planning, concept development, creation, production, peer group collaboration, documentation and evaluation. Within the Research & Development Lab, you explore your fascinations, but we keep you on your toes through reflection and artistic interventions.
Throughout the study, the emphasis shifts increasingly to working in the context of professional practice. In the final year, you map out your graduation process, guided by your coach and your experts in the field.
Program Tuition Fee
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Career Opportunities
After graduation
iArts professionals work as decision-makers at the intersection of art, research and entrepreneurship. They often have their professional practice, but they also work at government agencies and businesses.
After graduation you will be:
- a critically engaged change agent who can combine the skills of an artist, entrepreneur and researcher. You will develop and produce relevant interventions for current issues, whether local or global.
- a multi-talented change-maker who is capable of translating social and scientific issues into artistic and interdisciplinary practice.
- a thought leader who can explore and intervene in unpredictable, precarious and near-impossible contexts.