Master's program in Culture Studies
If you are interested in a Master's program in Culture Studies, you can choose from five specialized tracks which offer multiple perspectives on cultural and societal changes due to digitalization and globalization.
Study Culture Studies at Tilburg University
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Art and Media Studies
1 year English Starts end of AugustStudy how artistic and cultural expressions develop under the influence of digitalization, mediatization, and privatization of public space. Combine theories from different disciplines, such as media, cultural and literary studies, sociology, and philosophy. Analyze how innovations come about, what their implications are for society, and learn how to communicate about them professionally.
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Digital Culture Studies
1 year English Starts end of AugustLearn to analyze the impact of our digital culture on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Digital technologies are an intrinsic feature of everyday life in today’s society. New modes of social interaction have emerged, involving intense activity on social media, the use of apps and information technology. Data gathering and algorithmic patterning influence our access to information, how we present ourselves, and how we see others.
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Health Humanities
1 year English Starts end of AugustCombine insights from cultural studies, philosophy, history, and anthropology to approach contemporary issues related to mental and physical health. Study how perceptions of illness and health are historically and culturally situated. Reflect on current and technological developments within the healthcare domain.
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Management of Cultural Diversity
1 year English Starts end of AugustBecome an expert in managing a culturally diverse workforce within companies and organizations. Work on policies solving important societal challenges, such as equal opportunities in the labor market, the educational or the healthcare system and the participation of refugees in society.
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Jeugdliteratuur (in Dutch)
1 year Dutch Starts end of AugustAnalyze and interpret developments within youth literature and youth literary texts, and provide advice on the role of youth literature in the education, development, and guidance of children and young adults. Study the target audience of children, young adults, and their books in relation to the world around them using theories and methods from various fields of study.
Why Culture Studies in Tilburg?
Within the Master's programs in Culture Studies, the following aspects of art and culture are central themes:
- The different types of cultural expressions in the form of literature, art, motion pictures and popular music.
- The business side of culture, such as consumer behavior, culture participation and culture policy.
- Recent developments in the field of culture in the form of multiculturalism and digitalization.
- The cutting edge between online and offline.
- Writing attractive and accessible articles on online news platform Diggit Magazine gives you the opportunity to present academic knowledge to a wider audience and work on your journalistic skills.
(of all students who started in September, 2021)
National Alumni Survey, 2021 | n=11 (Culture Studies, all tracks)
Alumni report, 2021 | n=502 (Culture Studies, all tracks)
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