The Film Studies track is known for its high-quality supervision of students. It offers a solid network for international exchanges and traineeships. Moreover, the University of Groningen is notable for its excellent guidance of international students. The university is home to a unique film archive, containing different formats of films, cinematic devices, posters and literature available for hands-on education and research.
During our three-year programme, students follow the required modules in their own arts specialisation (film) as well as, a second arts discipline and integrated arts courses highlighting the role of arts in society. This BA track also allows access to the arts disciplinary MA programme in Film within the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.
Job prospects
Once you have graduated, you will be qualified to work within organisations related to the arts, such as theatres, arts companies, concert halls, popular music venues, orchestras and museums. You could also work for a publishing firm, within government institutions, for research companies, or within public media organizations (radio, TV or internet). Your employment tasks will range from arts curatorship and arts research and evaluation to management and policy consultation.
Job examples
Research Positions
Criticism and Analysis
Arts Education (as MA specialisation)
Arts Policy and Marketing
Other job possibilities
Expected May 2023
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Start date
Expected September 2022
University of Groningen
Broerstraat 5,
Groningen,
9712 CP, Netherlands
Dutch VWO diploma, a German Abitur, an International Baccalaureate diploma, a European Baccalaureate or another diploma that is sufficient for acceptance to a Dutch university. Students with a Dutch 'hbo propedeuse' diploma also need to meet the language requirements.
Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Language Centre English Test (LCET) level C1 (B2 for no more than two components). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.