Digital Culture and Society

In the international Bachelor’s program Digital Culture and Society (Culture Studies, previously Online Culture: Art, Media and Society), you focus on digital culture and media within our increasingly globalized world. Through different research angles on our online identities, community-building, and interactions with (social) media, you study how tech-driven innovations and globalization influence our way of living.

In this unique, international Bachelor’s program, you will gain a solid foundation in the dynamics of (social) media landscapes, digital culture, and art in an increasingly globalized society. Customize your program with electives tailored to your academic interests and career aspirations including options like an international exchange or a (research) internship.

Program structure and content

• In the first year, you take introductory courses covering diverse aspects of media, culture, and society, in which you, for example, explore the foundation of (social) media dynamics, and comprehend how algorithms shape our digital lives.
• The second year provides a solid foundation in the critical thinking and skills necessary for understanding the complexities of contemporary media landscapes. The focus builds on developing your research skills. You’ll also delve into your career orientation to map out your talents and craft a professional profile that aligns with your career aspirations.
• In the third year, you will have the opportunity to follow different electives and a minor program, with the option to study abroad. You will conclude your study program by writing a Bachelor's thesis. Either in the second or third year, you can do an internship within an external organization or the Department of Culture Studies at Tilburg University.

Why Digital Culture and Society in Tilburg?

• You receive international education in groups of approximately 15 to 50 students. The small-scale program is beneficial for the quality of education: there is ample room for guidance, interaction, and feedback. This is a perfect way for you to learn how to voice your opinion.
• The program is up to date, addressing current developments and events.
• There is a lot of attention to your language- and writing skills. The program has its online magazine: Diggit Magazine with global readers. Within this innovative learning environment, you will publish papers, opinion pieces, and reviews.
• Throughout the program, there is a focus on career orientation. You participate in workshops and training sessions such as Talent Management and Labor Market Orientation to prepare you for a career after graduation.