The MA Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University is a research-based, interdisciplinary programme focused on emerging media, contemporary art, and performance in today’s changing cultural landscape. You develop advanced academic research skills while critically examining the role of the Humanities in public and scholarly debates.
The Master's program in Media, Art and Performance Studies at Utrecht University offers a research-oriented, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the evolving dynamics of media, contemporary art, and performance within the modern cultural landscape. Students develop advanced research skills while engaging critically with the role of the Humanities in both public and academic discussions.
The curriculum integrates core research training with thematic courses and a practical research lab component. Students gain methodological expertise and apply it to their research trajectory, culminating in a significant research project.
Final research component: The program concludes with a substantial research assignment that showcases students' ability to design, conduct, and present research at the Master’s level in an academic format.
Note: For the latest information regarding modules and assessments, please consult the program website.
This program is selective. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from a recognized university and demonstrate the following:
Graduates of the Media, Art and Performance Studies program can pursue a variety of career paths in fields such as cultural institutions, media organizations, arts management, academia, and beyond. The skills acquired through this program equip students for roles that require critical thinking, research proficiency, and a deep understanding of contemporary cultural practices.
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