Literary and Cultural Analysis (Literary Studies)
What do literature, social media, art installations, political speeches, and museums have in common? They offer perfect insight into the larger philosophical questions and social challenges of our time. In the Bachelor's Literary and Cultural Analysis, you become an expert in engaging with these cultural expressions so that you can work on urgent questions about the climate crisis, political polarisation, and structural inequalities.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time,
part-time
Location
🎯Study a broad range of cultural objects from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Oct27
Bachelor's Week 27-31 Oct
Dec01
Experience Days 1-12 Dec
Why study Literary and Cultural Analysis at the UvA?
A unique, interdisciplinary programme 
Our combination of cultural studies and comparative literature based on the close reading of different kinds of cultural objects is unique in the world.
Analytical skills for life
Learn how to critically analyse and write about any cultural object, from commercials to the streets of Amsterdam, from poetry to music videos and contribute to urgent academic and social debates.
Freedom of choice and studying abroad
The programme offers much elective space for minors, internships or a semester abroad. Tailor your study programme to your interests and needs.
World-class education in Amsterdam
The UvA is ranked 55th in the 2024 QS World Rankings and Amsterdam has much to offer in terms of cultural institutions and international exchange.
Is Literary and Cultural Analysis right for you?
- You are passionate about art, literature and popular culture.
- You want to work on pressing matters such as gender, climate, race, and memory.
- You are curious about integrating other fields of study like Media Studies, Philosophy, or Environmental Humanities in your study programme.
- You can’t wait to take part in academic and social debates, powered by committed experts.
- You like the prospect of becoming part of a creative hub of international students, scholars, artists and cultural institutions like Amsterdam Museum, the Eye Museum, or the Black Archives.
Discover Literary and Cultural Analysis
Copyright: Greetje van der Werf
While studying I found my interests shift from literature toward theory; this Bachelor's is very much theory-based – I love it!Kalliope Bournias, student Read the interview
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BA Literary Studies
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time, part-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 56802
- Location
- University Quarter
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