Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Study programme Arts and Culture Studies year 3

Study year
3

In the third year, you will follow four compulsory courses and you will write your Bachelor's thesis. In addition, there is a free space in which you can choose courses to further develop yourself and broaden your studies by taking courses from other programmes. Choosing these courses will help you put focus in your programme, making it easier to set yourself apart from others when entering the labour market. 

About this study curriculum

Free electives

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in a field that you're interested by choosing free elective courses. An internship or stay abroad are also among the possibilities.

Free electives

Studying abroad

Nijmegen is a wonderful place to study, but perhaps you would like to discover more places. That is possible! You can choose to study abroad and pick courses at a foreign university. 

Provisional overview for prospective students 

This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2028-2029 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Total EC
60 EC
Compulsory courses
P1
P2
P3
P4

Programme for students who do NOT go abroad

Total number EC: 60 EC
5 EC
  1. P1
5 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
5 EC
  1. P2
5 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
10 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
Free Electives
30 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
  3. P3
  4. P4

Programme for students who go abroad

Total number EC: 60 EC
Free Electives: Filled in with courses abroad
30 EC
  1. P1
  2. P2
5 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
10 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
Course from additional minor B2
5 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
Course from additional minor B2
5 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4
Course from additional minor B2
5 EC
  1. P3
  2. P4

In the third year, there is 30 EC of free electives. Students who stay in the Netherlands take 15 EC in the first semester and the remaining 15 EC of courses in the second semester.