The School of Humanities believes in leading teaching and research in various fields: Language, Literature and Communication, Art and Culture, History, Ancient Studies and Philosophy.
Teaching
The School of Humanities provides a large range of bachelor’s and (research) master’s degrees, premaster education and minors, as well as an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE).
In addition, the school collaborates with the University of Amsterdam in the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA), which bundles education and research in the field of antiquities and archaeology.
All teaching in the school is personal: students work in small groups, allowing a lot of interaction with fellow students and teachers. Within the degree programmes there is plenty space for individual choice and development, and students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a societal context. Academic challenges, active teaching methods and high-quality supervision are important elements of education in the School of Humanities, with current world issues and major scientific questions playing an important role.
The school also offers:
- Dutch for non-native speakers (NT2)
Here you will find information about Dutch courses, learning resources for NT2 courses, or if you are an NT2 teacher. - Contract education
Are you unable or unwilling to enroll as a regular student? Then the School of Humanities has the option of participating in teaching as a contract student. - HOVO – for further development
VU Amsterdam has a special course programme for anyone from about fifty years of age who feels like further developing themselves: HOVO.
Research
The School of Humanities is the ideal place for internationally renowned professors, researchers and PhD candidates to collaborate on high-quality research. The study is divided into three departments. Within almost all fields, our researchers frequently obtain funding on various scales, which has allowed the school to secure an important position with the Humanities. Research is one of the reasons the School of Humanities now boasts a flourishing Graduate School of Humanities for research master’s students and PhD candidates. Learn more about research at SGW.