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    Arts, Cognition and Criticism

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    Groningen, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €19,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Groningen, NL. Tuition is €19,900.

    About the program

    The program examines how culture is transmitted, innovated, and critiqued through the arts, covering topics such as arts and reflective imagination, value-negotiation through storytelling, and social and political functions of the arts. Students learn methods from cognitive sciences, hermeneutics, narrative and critical theory, discourse analysis, and art sociology.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Ed Arts and Humanities =56th

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 90 (min. 21 in all categories)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5 (min. 6.0 in all categories)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (Netherlands)

    €10,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen is €19,900 across 60 required credits.
    Is Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen online or in-person?
    Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen is offered in-person.
    How long does Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen take to complete?
    Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen?
    Post-completion work rights for Arts, Cognition and Criticism at University of Groningen: 1 year Orientation Year (Netherlands)