Exploring culture in the broadest sense

The Master’s programme Comparative Cultural Analysis is dedicated to critical exploration of a wide variety of cultural phenomena from an explicitly theoretical and interdisciplinary perspective. Works of art and literature, cinema and new media, as well as popular culture are examined in relation to a range contemporary socio-political phenomena. Comparative Cultural Analysis engages with a variety of contemporary critical discourses, such as philosophy, environmental humanities, posthumanism, decolonial studies, queer studies, comparative literature and media studies. The programme proposes to explore the many possible dialogues between cultural phenomena and critical theory. In particular, Comparative Cultural Analysis is focused on the socio-political significance of theoretical and interdisciplinairy study. 

Why study Comparative Cultural Analysis at the UvA?

• Ideal study environment
  Amsterdam is a vibrant, multicultural environment that is home to a variety of cultural institutions, both artistic and pop-cultural. The Master’s programme in Comparative Cultural Analysis will provide you with the intellectual tools to engage with these surroundings and contemporary culture as it is being produced. 
• Culture in the broadest sense
  The programme is dedicated to critical exploration of a wide variety of cultural phenomena from an explicitly theoretical and interdisciplinary perspective. 
• Interdisciplinary and theoretical approach
  The programme proposes to explore the many possible dialogues between cultural phenomena and critical theory. In particular, Comparative Cultural Analysis is focused on the socio-political significance of theoretical and interdisciplinairy study. 
• Choose your interest
  Electives will allow you to specialize in your field of choice. You also have the opportunity to do internships in Amsterdam’s vibrant cultural sector. 

Diverse research areas

The professors and researchers who form part of this programme all have diverse research areas. Questions concerning the programme literature are combined with a broader perspective from various subjects such as Cultural Studies, Continental Philosophy, Environmental Humanities, Gender Studies, Posthumanism, Queer Studies, Media Studies, Comparative Literature, Art Theory.

After graduation

Graduates in Comparative Cultural Analysis often find employment in the cultural field, as writer, curator, editor, working cultural institutions or continue their academic career as PhD researcher. 

Degree certificate

Comparative Cultural Analysis is an accredited degree programme of Arts and Culture. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Arts and Culture and the title Master of Arts (MA).