If your heart races at the thought of helping bring exhibitions, films, concerts, festivals or any other creative practice to life, IBACS is the perfect programme for you.
Dina Nemirovsky
Student International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies
Changing directions
Studying Arts and Culture was not my original plan, however, now, two years into IBACS, I couldn’t be more fulfilled. After a year studying to become an artist, I felt confused and lost. I wanted to be close to the art world, but no longer as a creator. When I discovered IBACS, it became immediately clear that this programme would be a perfect fit.
Navigating the creative industry
I have not found any other academic programme that offers such a multi-faceted perspective on the cultural sector, integrating sociology, economics, politics and media into one cohesive experience. Studying the arts can feel daunting – there’s no easy way around that. But the IBACS programme equips students with a broad skill set, applicable to a variety of contexts, which is essential to navigate the creative industry’s inherent instability.
Gaining new international ‘art’ perspectives
The international environment was another important selling point. If you’re studying culture, it is certainly a privilege to collaborate with and learn from people from all over the world. Beyond the engaging curriculum, it’s been extremely valuable to observe how people from different backgrounds even define ‘art’ and ‘culture.’ Studying at Erasmus University Rotterdam has broadened my perspective and expanded my worldview. It is with great confidence and pride that I state that my university years have shaped who I am today and who I will grow into in the future
Is studying Arts and Culture for everyone? No, I wouldn't say so. But if your heart races at the thought of helping bring exhibitions, films, concerts, festivals or any other creative practice to life, IBACS is the perfect programme for you.