Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBA/BSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50393 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
University College Groningen is a Faculty of the University of Groningen, one of the world’s top 100 universities. Our mission is to challenge you, and to give you the space and support to thrive. Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is designed to empower you to forge your own path, develop your own identity, and find your position in a constantly changing world.
Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme offers students the opportunity to study a broad range of subjects whilst developing specialist knowledge in their major discipline (Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences). Throughout the degree students will work in interdisciplinary teams on a series of projects that take them outside of the classroom. This will enable students to learn how to apply a creative approach in finding solutions for complex global challenges.
Waarom aan de RUG?
 topopleiding2017, 2018, 2019 |
| topopleiding 2021 |
Studieprogramma
specialisaties
specialisatie Health and Life Sciences
The scope of this specialisation ranges from cell biology to human physiology, immunology, microbiology, neurobiology and important areas in human biology and their relevance for health and disease.
Non-medical/biological perspectives on these topics are important to UCG, which encourages multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving, and these perspectives are part of the specialisation whenever appropriate. Students study the topics in this specialisation through small group lectures, working groups, journal clubs, laboratory practicals and self-study.
specialisatie Smart Technologies
The Smart Technologies specialisation aims for students to understand how novel technologies work, and at the same time are able to grasp the implication at an individual, social and economic level
Smart technologies are changing our life and our societies on a deeper level than ever before. Smart home assistants, vehicles, factories, banks, buildings and many more are highly interconnected, communicate with their environment and with us, and operate using various levels of artificial intelligence. To shape the future, we need creative and interdisciplinary minds with knowledge of science, technology and computer science to develop, implement smart technological solutions in our modern society.
specialisatie Mind, Machines and Morality
Students receive training at the intersection of machine learning, psychology, and philosophy, in order to fully engage with the challenging and rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence.
Online assistants, targeted advertisements, self-driving cars and smart robots are just a few examples of automated systems that rely heavily on artificial intelligence. At UCG, we believe that, to fully understand how such systems engage with people and influence our society, we must go beyond the traditional core algorithmic focus.
specialisatie Mind and Behaviour
Students in this specialisation dive into the heart of all human activity: the psychology of how we think, feel, and behave.
The complexity of mind and behaviour requires that students travel back and forth through the micro-scale dimensions of the individual and the macro-scale dimensions of culture. In doing so, students address questions such as: How and why do we filter incoming information to understand the world around us? How do our identities, personalities, and abilities emerge across our lifespan? What role do societal norms play in the increasing prevalence of depression and anxiety?
specialisatie Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This specialisation studies the structure, and the philosophical and economic principles of today's (global) society.
The study addresses various societal problems such as the polarisation of society, sustainable economic development, democracy and immigration. These problems have important economic dimensions, and present ethical dilemmas. They also require effective political solutions. The specialisation focuses on the nation state, the market and individual behaviour, and discusses how entities interact. Combing philosophy, politics and economics gives students a multidisciplinary framework to analyse and address global challenges in a sustainable and evidence-based way.
specialisatie International Relations & International Law
This specialisation studies the role of the state and international organisations within the international community.
It addresses global societal problems such as armed conflicts, human rights violations, terrorism, migration and climate change. This specialisation studies how states interact with each other, how they balance their national interests and global needs and it studies what the role of international law is. It aims to find means by which international political leaders can come to effective policymaking on the international level.
specialisatie International Business & Entrepreneurship
The focus of this specialisation is on international business and entrepreneurship.
It aims to understand the global business strategy and analyses how international business and multinationals strategically operate in the global market. It discusses the implications of their strategies and addresses ethical dilemmas. Special attention is also given to the principles of entrepreneurship and the role of entrepreneurship in society.
specialisatie Social and Cultural Change
In the Humanities we study human culture. Human culture is everywhere: it encompasses whatever humans think and do. Think about technology, the arts, language, politics, and science.
At UCG we focus on the ways in which insights in culture can be used to bring about social change. Areas of study we cover are: media and technology, gender, the arts, history, the public sphere, philosophy, culture and cognition.
specialisatie Truth, Meaning and Rationality
In this specialisation within the Humanities Major, you will get to analyse the very nature of truth, meaning, rationality, reality and values.
You will explore a number of human dilemmas from a philosophical perspective.
The key subjects in this field are Ethics, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Technology. What does it mean to act morally good or to think rationally? What is the meaning of “truth”? There are no boundaries to the depth that you can study a field. No question is excluded as "too basic" in this specialisation. The topics discussed within the Truth, Meaning and Rationality Specialisation are not only philosophical questions. They are directly relevant to many societal problems.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| onderwijsopzet | 50% zelfstudie 20% theorie 30% praktijk |
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
active learning, blended learning, case study, colloquium, computer exercise, excursion, group discussion, group assignment, lecture, individual guidance, individual assignment, laboratory work, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, design project, portfolio, poster presentation, practicum, project, seminar, internship, exhibition, thesis, tutorial, working group, workshop, self evaluation, self studyinstruction modes
The programme is recognised as a small-scale and intensive curriculum.study guidance
study abroad
We encourage our students to study their minor (30 EC) abroad in the 1st semester of year 3.exchange programs
- Australia National University - Australië
- McGill University - Canada
- Fudan University Fudan University - China
- Masarykova University Masarykova University - Tsjechie
- City University of Hong Kong - Hong Kong
- University of Kyoto - Japan
bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 60 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
Liberal Arts and Sciences at UCG is a demanding programme. Students are expected to be highly motivated. Additionally, one of the main characteristics of the programme is the emphasis on the learning community. It is of importance that students as a class stay together over the years. Students are expected to collect all 60 credits for the first year of the programme within the first year.
objectives
The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree at University College Groningen educates ambitious and broadly-oriented students to be creative and innovative in their approach to the complex challenges of our society. The small scale, intensive programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on important themes of our time: Energy, Healthy Ageing and Sustainable Society.
The programme is demanding and intense, yet it will allow you to think for yourself and outside of the box. The integration of creativity and interdisciplinary methods will help you to generate original and innovative insights and contribute to scientific innovation. You'll be taught to ask original, bold questions, and to deliver creative and impactful responses to them.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2022
wettelijk tarief : € 4380 (€2190 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13093
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13093
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | toelaatbaar |
| VWO E&M | toelaatbaar |
| VWO C&M | toelaatbaar |
| hbo-p | toelaatbaar |
| WO propedeuse | toelaatbaar |
toelatingseisen
aanvullende vakeisen
Proficiency in English and Mathematics
taaltoets
Since English is the official language at University College Groningen, applicants are required to demonstrate proof of their English language proficiency. The following exemptions apply:
- Native English speakers who have completed their entire secondary education in one of the following countries: US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (English-speaking regions only), Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines;
- Applicants with an IB diploma, with English as the medium of instruction;
- Applicants with an EB diploma, with English as final exam subject (L1 or L2) from a European School or one of the Accredited European Schools;
- Applicants with a Dutch VWO diploma and a 7 or higher in English;
- Applicants with a German Abitur Diploma and a 10 or higher on English PF, eA or LK;
- Applicants with at least 3 GCE(A) certificates from an accredited British examination board;
- Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate with IEB Advanced Programme certificate in English with 55% or more;
- Applicants with the French Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) – section Britannique/Anglais;
- Applicants who have already completed and entire Bachelor's programme in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (English secondary education);
If you do not meet the requirements listed above, one of the following tests will provide proof of English proficiency: IELTS (Academic), TOEFL (IBT, CBT or PBT) or Cambridge
math test
Even if you do not meet our mathematics requirement, we still encourage you to apply. After reviewing your complete application, the Board of Admission will decide whether you need to submit an alternative test to complement your application.
Due to the content of the courses offered at UCG, we ask that students have achieved a certain level of mathematics proficiency during their prior education. Most students in our programme will have one of the following mathematics qualifications: Mathematics A, B, C or D.
vooropleiding
VWO or HBO-propedeuse diploma
motivatiebrief
During the first step of our application process you need to meet the admission requirements. Once these requirements are met, you can continue with the second step of our application process: selection based on motivation video.
studie kosten
| bedrag | kostenpost |
|---|---|
| € 3000 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
| € 650 | studiematerialenper jaar |
| € 6000 | per jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| registration fee |
| examination |
estimated monthly costs
| bedrag | kostenpost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| € | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
| € | 22 | internet+tv | |
| € | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
| € | 32 | telefoon | |
| € | 117 | verzekeringen | |
| € | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar | |
| € | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
| € | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
| € | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
| € | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
| € | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
| € | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
| € | 45 | overig | |
| € | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 | |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
| 400 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
| 0% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 140 | eerstejaars gestart in 2021 |
| 0% | daarvan is vrouw |
| 29331 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
| 51% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Caerus
Caerus is the study association of the University College Groningen.At the University College there are many diverse students with different interest. In addition, all these students live together at a campus. Caerus organizes many different activities to enhance the community feeling and to broaden the horizons of the UCG students.
Op kamers in Groningen
| 55216 | studenten studerend |
| 31914 | studenten woonachtig |
| € 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
| kamer betaalbaarheid | |
| 21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
| kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten
studenten
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2017 Keuzegids topopleiding 2018 Keuzegids topopleiding 2019 |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 140 eerstejaars |
| ?% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2020 |
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 236 eerstejaars |
| 74% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Venlo)
| star Elsevier |
| € gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 62 eerstejaars |
| 72% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Maastricht)
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2019 1e 88 Elsevier |
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 231 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts & Sciences
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 364 eerstejaars |
| 71% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts and Sciences (Maastricht Science programme)
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 182 eerstejaars |
| 54% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
University College Roosevelt
| star NVAO Keuzegids topopleiding 2017 |
| € gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 135 eerstejaars |
| 68% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
University College Utrecht
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 571 eerstejaars |
| 70% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 226 eerstejaars |
| ?% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| € 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
studentoordelen
| deze opleiding | landelijk | |
|---|---|---|
| algemeen oordeel | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| inhoud | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| docenten | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| studiefaciliteiten | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| studielast | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| studiebegeleiding | 4.3 | 4.0 |
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
Liberal Arts and Sciences aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 74 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.2 uit 5.
Na de studie
En route, our student discover their drives and their passions, and graduate fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required for life after UCG.
Whereas some of our graduates start up a business or enter the job market, most of our graduates successfully enter the masters programme of their choice, either abroad or in the Netherlands.
Examples of Master programme our Alumni have enrolled in:
- Applied Cultural Criticism / Arts Journalism
- Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Pre-master Medicine
- Global Political Economy
- Computational Physics / MPhil Scientific Computing
- Humanities Research Master - Forensic Linguistics / Multilingualism
- Science and Business Management
- International Relations
- Journalism
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
This is unlike the training offered in other degree programme. Our graduates are provided an excellent foundation from which to pursue further education or enter the workforce.
Graduates’ choice of specialisation determines which masters programmes to which they can apply. Our students are guided in these decisions by assigned academic staff.
At UCG, students can fulfil most subject requirements for further study. However, some vocational programmes, such as law or clinical psychology, are likely to have additional requirements.
Furthermore, strong marketplace interest in Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates makes our students highly sought-after by employers around the globe.
Would you like to read some of our Alumni Stories?
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Wageningen University | Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Asian Studies (60EC) | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Bestuurskunde | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Bioinformatics | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Biology | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Biomedical Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Biosystems Engineering | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Biotechnology | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Climate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Maastricht University | Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (research) research | + basiskennis + motivatiebrief + toelatingsgesprek |
| Tilburg University | Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Communication, Health and Life Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Creative Industries | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Cultural Leadership research | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Development and Rural Innovation | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Earth and Environment | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Educatieve master Duits educational | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Educatieve master Engels educational | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Educatieve master Frans educational | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Environmental and Infrastructure Planning | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Wageningen University | Environmental Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Euroculture (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Maastricht University | European Law School | + instaptoets |
| RUG | Europese Letteren en Interculturaliteit | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Europese Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Filosofie | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Filosofie part-time | + 30 EC pre-master |
| RUG | Filosofie en maatschappij | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Maastricht University | Forensic Psychology | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Forest and Nature Conservation | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Geo-information Science | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Geographical Information Management and Applications | + aanv. eisen |
| Maastricht University | Globalisation and Law | + instaptoets |
| Maastricht University | Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | History | + basiskennis + aanvullende vakeisen |
| UU | History and Philosophy of Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Maastricht University | Human Movement Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Human Movement Sciences | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Amsterdam VU | Critical Studies in Art and Culture research | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Global History research | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Linguistics research | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Literature and Contested Spaces research | + aanv. eisen |
| TU Delft | Industrial Ecology | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | International Land- and Water Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | International Management | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Islands and Sustainability (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Kunst- en Cultuurwetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Landscape Architecture and Planning | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Law and Technology | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational | + 90 EC pre-master |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational | + 90 EC pre-master |
| Universiteit Leiden | Literary Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| UvH | Master Humanistiek | + aanv. eisen |
| UvH | Master Zorgethiek en Beleid | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam UVA | Midden-Oostenstudies | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Molecular Life Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Molecular Mechanisms of Disease research | + aanv. eisen |
| UU | Nanomaterials Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Nanoscience | + aanv. eisen |
| Maastricht University | Nederlands Recht | + instaptoets |
| UU | New Media and Digital Culture | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | North American Studies | + aanvullende vakeisen |
| Wageningen University | Nutrition and Health | + aanv. eisen |
| UU | One Health | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Organization Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Philosophy, Politics and Economics | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Population Studies | + basiskennis |
| Maastricht University | Psychology | + basiskennis |
| Maastricht University | Recht en Arbeid | + instaptoets |
| RUG | Religion and Cultural Heritage | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Religion and Pluralism, Ancient & Modern | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Religion, Conflict and Globalization | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Religion, Health and Wellbeing | + aanv. eisen |
| Tilburg University | Sociaal Recht en Sociale Politiek | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Society, Sustainability and Planning | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Spatial Sciences research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Sport Sciences | + 30 EC pre-master |
| RUG | Theologie & Religiewetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Theologie & Religiewetenschappen research | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Tourism and Culture | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | History, Culture and Politics | + aanv. eisen |
| Wageningen University | Urban Environmental Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit Leiden | Vitality and Ageing | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Wageningen University | Water Technology (joint degree) | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Werk en Zingeving | + aanv. eisen |
