Preparatory Programme: Master of Cultural Studies (Leuven)

At the end of the programme, graduates:
- have an in-depth knowledge of the structure of the cultural field and the aims and functions of cultural policy in Flanders (to a lesser extent) and Belgium/Europe (to a larger extent);
- are fit for employment in a cultural institution or organisation;
- are aware of the current definitions of culture and the theoretical debates on these definitions;
- are capable of writing an individual research report;
- have developed a solid scientific attitude towards the major methodological aspects and issues in the field of cultural studies.

As both a hands-on and theoretically oriented programme, the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies prepares students for careers in a wide range of fields. On the one hand, many graduates become public servants and cultural policy officers at all levels of government (local, regional, national, international). On the other, many graduates enter the large field of creative industries (music, television, print and online media). The programme's regularly updated internship database provides a good overview of the possibilities open to students of cultural studies.