Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Literature and Society)
Field of Study:
€9,150/Yr
Of course, students will learn to read critically and to apply a range of theoretical perspectives - from structuralism and post-modernism to feminism and post-colonialism. But students will also study literature's visual language: film, television series, comics, illustrations, and more. 19th Century novels were often illustrated and Game of Thrones fans have undoubtedly read the books and watched the HBO series - and the one inevitably impacts the other.
From a societal perspective, students will examine why some books have entered the literary canon and others have been marginalized - and the culture that has promoted that difference. In fact, questioning the culture around them will become a key part of your lexicon: students will become more self-reflexive, questioning where their opinions originate, as well as broader issues like political oppression and their involvement in it.
Literature and Society aren't only about reading - it's about writing, too. Writing well academically, but also writing creatively: finding student's own voice, learning how to give and receive feedback on their work, and getting an understanding of the publishing process.
Uniquely in the Netherlands, it focuses on literature, with only a small linguistic component. It's a program for avid readers and critical thinkers: for all those who want to understand the story behind the story - in society as in literature.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €9150 (EUR 9150) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €9538 (EUR 9538) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- In order to meet the general admission requirements for a Bachelor's program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, students will need a diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO diploma in the education level. If students apply with a non-Dutch diploma VU Amsterdam will assess if their previous education is sufficient for admission.
- Every Bachelor’s degree program has specific entry requirements. This means that if a student’s knowledge of specific subjects is below the required standard, they will need to sit examinations in those subjects.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with A1, A2, or B1 grades in 5 academic subjects
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with at least a 75% GPA calculated over the results of 5 academic subjects
- Migration Cum Transfer Certificate of the Senior Secondary School Examination (NIOS) with a score of A, B, or C in 5 academic subjects
- If students are applying for English-taught Bachelor's programs they will have to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Holland Scholarship- Leiden University | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student€ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student€ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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