Overview

Choose MAPs if you are ready to engage deeply with materials as active agents in your creative process.

This Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) study programme from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen invites you to explore materials beyond their functional role, uncovering their ethical dimensions, physical impacts, and transformative potential.

Why choose this programme?

Through a hands-on, experimental approach, you will investigate sustainable alternatives, material resilience, and the creative possibilities of constructive deconstruction. MAPs empowers you to bring new layers of meaning to your practice, embracing an artistic journey where research centers on process, awareness, and transformation rather than solely on finished products.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the first year of the MAPs programme, you are invited to explore the intricate world of materials, with a focus on artistic research and reflective practice.
In the second year of MAPs, you will synthesise your first-year explorations into a cohesive artistic vision, culminating in a final project and thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-07 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

There will be two admission rounds for non-EU applications and three admission rounds for EU applications starting in January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Design Interior Design Fine Arts View 29 other Masters in Design in Netherlands

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree / skill level: Those wishing to enrol as students for the FMI study programmes must have a bachelor's degree in the field of media, art, design, or related fields, or have a bachelor's degree skill level, with considerable (work) experience in artistic contexts;

Portfolio: providing a clear picture of your process and characteristics of your artistic practise;

Language requirements for admission to programmes taught in English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9639 EUR / year

≈ 9639 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Why choose this programme?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners