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Liberal Arts and Sciences (Amsterdam University College)

After graduation

Because AUC students have a lot of freedom in putting together their study programme, they progress to more than 165 different masters, after which a diverse range of career prospects follow.

Around 73% of all AUC students go on to a master's degree after completing their bachelor's degree. You will be qualified to apply for a variety of master's degrees at major universities in both the Netherlands and abroad. Which specific master's you can do after this bachelor depends on your chosen major and interests.

Subsequent Master's programmes
  • Related masters Sciences majors

    If you have majored in the sciences during your bachelor's degree, you often have access to a number of master's programmes in the fields of Neuroscience, biomedical studies and environmental sciences. For some master's programmes, you have to go through a bridging programme or a selection procedure. Please review the admissions requirements.

  • Related masters Social Sciences majors

    If you have majored in the social sciences during your bachelor's degree, you often have access to a number of master's programmes in the fields of International Relations, Economics and Sociology. For some master's programmes, you have to go through a bridging programme or a selection procedure. Please review the admissions requirements.

  • Related masters Humanities majors

    If you have majored in the humanities during your bachelor's degree, you often have access to a number of master's programmes, in the fields of Law, Cultural studies, Literature, Cultural studies. For some master's programmes, you have to go through a bridging programme or a selection procedure. Please review the admissions requirements.

I really learned how much I love the intersection between biomedical sciences and business. Interdisciplinarity is so important to where I am today. Robin Laird, Entrepeneur of a health tech start-up. View Robin's full experience story

Professions for Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates

There is a great demand for professionals that can connect different perspectives, for example at consultancy, policy and research and development departments. A broadly educated academic is highly valued in the labour market. Employers often look for employees who can combine specialist knowledge with a broad view of the entire scientific field. After your studies, you will be employable in sectors where they need critical, independent and curious thinkers.

Most common employment sectors:

• Research

• Advising

• Education

• Hospitality

• Cultural sector

• Health sector

• Management

• Marketing.

Skills that AUC students have and that are highly valued in the labour market:

• Research and writing skills

• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Communication skills and having a broad knowledge base.

Most common job titles for AUC graduates:

• Entrepeneur (self-employed)

• Researcher

• Consultant

• Data scientist

• Project manager

• Policy officer