Global Studies
Bachelor
Global Studies trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues. You learn to understand global challenges from a variety of perspectives coming from various disciplines.
Would you like to understand how different parts of the world are connected through global phenomena such as climate change and migration? Would you like to contribute to a more sustainable planet and debate solutions for a more just society? Do you want to understand global challenges from a variety of perspectives coming from psychology, law, economics, history, global health, politics and sociology, to name a few? Are you interested in learning a new language and strengthening your intercultural skills through practical, hands-on experiences? Then the new Bachelor's programme Global Studies is for you.
This bachelor's programme is structured around five themes, each of which contains knowledge, theories, methods and academic & professional skills from multiple disciplines:
* Environment & Economy
* Migration & Citizenship
* Tolerance & Beliefs
* Peace & Justice
* 21st Century Learning
The themes are preceded by an introductory semester that introduces you to the field of Global Studies. You receive 2 years of language training and have the opportunity to conduct a field study in the Global South.
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English
Title
Bachelor of Science
Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2023/2024
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 3,830
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 13,000
Admission
Application requirements
Diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma plus a letter of motivation and an essay
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 3,830 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
| € 13,000 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '24 | 1 Mar '24 | 1 Mar '24 |
Scholarships
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Contact
Main addressMinderbroedersberg 4 tot 6
6211 LK Maastricht
043 - 3882222
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