Master
Popular Music and Sonic Cultures
★ StudyPath verdict
7.0/10
Best for students interested in the cultural and social dimensions of popular music seeking an interdisciplinary research-oriented Master; trade-off is limited hands-on production focus compared to conservatory programmes.
Tuition · Intl
↗€19,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
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NL recognised
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Open
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About this program
Master programme at University of Groningen (Groningen). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 1 year. 60 ECTS. Tuition €19,900/yr.
English60 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k
Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
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