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BA Digital Society

Maastricht University · Maastricht, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryProblem-Based LearningMinor, internship or exchange
Duration3 years (180 ECTS)
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Digital Society looks at how technology such as AI, social media and virtual worlds shapes people, politics, business and the planet. Year 1 covers the digital economy, digital politics, the history of ICT revolutions and digital cultures, alongside hands-on skills in digital technologies. Year 2 adds data analysis, big data, AI and society, research methods and digital regulation. In Year 3 you spend 30 credits on a minor, internship or exchange, then write a thesis. Teaching uses Problem-Based Learning in small groups. Graduates move into master’s study, tech consulting, policy and data roles. You graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Maastricht’s rule for Ireland: a Leaving Certificate (Established) in 6 subjects, with at least 3 at Higher Level graded H1–H5.
  • No extra subject requirements (such as maths) are listed for this programme.
  • English: the course is taught and examined in English. Maastricht’s online language questionnaire on the admission page tells you which proof you need – check it, or email study@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
  • No selection or numerus fixus. You complete a short matching questionnaire, which is for guidance.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApplications for September 2027 open on 1 October 2026. Choose Digital Society in Studielink.
  2. Finish tasks in MyApplicationWithin 24 hours you get a login for Maastricht’s MyApplication portal. Upload your photo, passport/ID and latest results, and fill in the matching questionnaire.
  3. Meet the EU deadlineAll admission tasks must be done by 1 May 2027, 23:59 CET.
  4. Pay and enrolPay tuition (recommended by 1 August 2027) and send a certified copy of your diploma by 31 August 2027.
The 1 May deadline covers both the Studielink application and all MyApplication admission tasks, not just the Studielink step.

Costs

  • Tuition 2027/28: €2,771 (statutory fee for EU students, confirmed on the programme’s fee page).
  • No handling fee for students whose diploma is based on an EU/EEA curriculum such as the Leaving Cert.
  • EU students may be able to borrow the fee through the Dutch DUO tuition-fee loan (collegegeldkrediet).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityMaastricht
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Maastricht University website on 23 October 2026. The 2027 deadlines and 2027/28 fee are published. Always confirm details with the university before applying.