Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Master

Arts & Culture: Design Cultures

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam•Amsterdam, NL•English
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Best for students interested in the cultural impact of design and visual culture; a solid humanities choice at VU but offers limited specific career outcome statistics on the official page.
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Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 7+
Accred.
NVAO
NL recognised
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Open
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Min. English
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About this program
Master programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Amsterdam). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 1 year. 60 ECTS. Tuition €2,694/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
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About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k

Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.

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Specializations
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 130 ECTS
  • Master Thesis Design Cultures
  • Trending Topics Arts and Culture
  • Design, Culture and Society
  • Methods of Design Analysis: The Meanings of Design
  • Design Criticism, Writing and Theory
  • The Arts and Crafts of Dutch Design
Year 118 ECTS
Thesis
  • Master Thesis Design Cultures
Year 112 ECTS
Electives/Internship
  • Electives or research internship
60 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-05-31
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-05-31
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 7
  • IELTS listening: 6.5
  • IELTS reading: 6.5
  • IELTS writing: 6.5
  • IELTS speaking: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 600
  • TOEFL computer based: 250
  • TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Fulbright grant—
NL Scholarship—
VU Fellowship Programme—
Orange Tulip Scholarship - China—
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