Hanze · Groningen
Netherlands
Smart Systems Engineering
?Price on request
33% thesis · 28% data and computing
Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs)
Hanze University of Applied Sciences · 
Groningen · Netherlands
- Projects and labs 63%
- Specialist subjects 13%
- Thesis 13%
- Research methods 8%
Our classification by 15 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Groningen.
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LanguageEnglishRequires IELTS Academic
Duration2 years
What you will study
15 modules published
Across 2 years of study.
How does study run?
5 lines through 2 years
One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1Year 2
Projects and labs
LABs 1Projects & Trips 1Studio Work 1
LABs 2Projects & Trips 2Studio Work 2
Specialist subjects
Discursive ContextsWhat Matters 1
What Matters 2
Thesis
Graduation Project / WorkGraduation ThesisThesis (Framework & Draft)
Research methods
Exploring Research PracticesResearch Log & Presentations
Languages and communication
Graduation Prep & Presentations
Year 1 · 7 modules
LABs 1
Projects & Trips 1
Studio Work 1
Discursive Contexts
What Matters 1
Exploring Research Practices
Research Log & Presentations
Year 2 · 8 modules
LABs 2
Projects & Trips 2
Studio Work 2
What Matters 2
Graduation Project / Work
Graduation Thesis
Thesis (Framework & Draft)
Graduation Prep & Presentations
What are all the subjects?
All 15 modules
Year 1 · 7 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 30 | |
| 5 |
Source: catalogue.hanze.nl, checked 29 Oct 2026
Year 2 · 8 modules · 60 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 25 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 |
Source: catalogue.hanze.nl, checked 29 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelHbo master · EQF 7, ISCED 7
QualificationMaster of Arts
Credits·Unknown
Study modeFull time
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusGroningen
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More projects and labs than 6 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeMaterials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) Hanze
Hanze15
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More projects and labs, less society, ethics and law
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Projects and labs
Research methods
Less here than typical
Specialist subjects
Society, ethics and law
Data and computing
Thesis
Internship
About the same as typical: languages and communication, business and management, maths and foundations.
Which year differs most?
Year 2 stands out most
The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.
Year 1
More projects and labs 43% against 19% at most
This programme
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Society, ethics and law
- Languages and communication
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Internship
- Thesis
- Free electives
Where you'll study
Studying in Groningen
What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 238,147 in 2023
HousingRooms through partner residencesInferred
RankingEduRank 2025: #19, national
FacilitiesLibraryInferred, Sports hallInferred
SupportCounsellingInferred, Disability supportInferred, TransportInferred
The rest of what we hold on Hanze is on its page.
What it costs
On request from the institution
What changes the price?
1 thing that move it
Terms
How you pay: Note: first instalment includes administrative fee when paying in instalments · Currency:
Every fee and condition published
Scholarships·Unknown
How to start
Apply by 7 Feb 2027
Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.
When does it happen?
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Every date (3 dates)
Feb 2027
- Documents upload
Mar 2027
- Documents upload
Jun 2027
- Documents upload
Is my language good enough?
English requirementIELTS Academic · Note: depends on programme8 tests accepted
All 9 accepted proofs
| IELTS Academic · Note: depends on programme · Level: Master · Language: English · Overall min options: 6.0; 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17 |
| Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169 |
| IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English |
| LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English |
| Linguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169 |
| Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English |
| TOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: English |
| TOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English |
What are the steps?
- 1Check you qualifyLevel: Bachelor degree
- 2Prove your languageIELTS Academic · Note: depends on programme · Level: Master · Language: English · Overall min options: 6.0; 6.5
+8 more
- TOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17
- Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169
- IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: English
- LanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: English
- Linguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169
- Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: English
- TOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: English
- TOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English
- 3Admission tests·Unknown
- 4How they choose·Unknown
- 5Where you apply·Unknown
- 6Documents·Unknown
- 7Deadline7 Feb 2027 · Documents upload · Round: 1 · 2027
+2 more
- 21 Mar 2027 · Documents upload · Round: 2 · 2027
- 2 Jun 2027 · Documents upload · Round: 3 · 2027
- 8Start·Unknown
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
3 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Netherlands
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeMaterials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) Hanze | SimilarEnergy for Society Hanze | SimilarEnvironmental & Energy Management Twente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published | Not published | €18,720 / year · 2027/28 |
| Duration | 2 years | 3 semesters | 1 year |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Next date | 7 Feb 2027 | Not published | 1 Sep 2027 |
3 of 6 publish a next date.
Twente · EnschedeNetherlands
Robotics
€2,771–€22,320 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship €2,771 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) €22,320 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
56% free electives · 17% internship
Next date
Twente · EnschedeNetherlands
Biomedical Engineering
€2,771–€22,320 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship €2,771 / year · 2027/28 · for you (EU/EEA) €22,320 / year · 2027/28 · for you (non-EU)
21% free electives · 15% maths and foundations
Next date
Hanze · GroningenNetherlands
Renewable Energy
?Price on request
13% society, ethics and law · 11% thesis
Where this comes from
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Why trust this page?
39 facts from 4 official sources
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39facts with a quote
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) is a master's programme in engineering and technology at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands. It takes 2 years. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 15 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are projects and labs (63%), thesis (13%) and research methods (8%).
How much does Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) cost?
On request from the institution.
When is the next deadline or start?
7 Feb 2027 (Apply by).
What language is it taught in?
English (Requires IELTS Academic).
How long does it take?
2 years.
Where is it?
Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, Netherlands.
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Everything we hold
All 16 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Money · 1 with values
Payment termsNote: first instalment includes administrative fee when paying in instalments · Currency: EUR · Applies to: Tuition · Instalment admin fee: 24! Sources disagree
Admission · 3 with values
Language requirementIELTS Academic · Note: depends on programme · Level: Master · Language: English · Overall min options: 6.0; 6.5TOEFL iBT 80 · Note: tests before 2026-01-21; from 2026-01-21 scale 1-6: overall 4.5, subscores 4.5; Home Edition not allowed · Language: English · Subscore min: 17Cambridge English · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169IELTS Academic 6.0 · Language: EnglishLanguageCert Academic 65 · Language: EnglishLinguaskill · Language: English · Scale max: 175 · Scale min: 169Pearson PTE Academic 61 · Language: EnglishTOEIC Listening and Reading 865 · Language: EnglishTOEIC Speaking and Writing 335 · Language: English
Language validityNote: English test scores (except Cambridge) older than two years at programme start are not accepted; online tests not accepted · Max age years: 2
Prior educationLevel: Bachelor degree
Programme · 9 with values
CampusGroningen
QualificationMaster of Arts
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration2 years
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelHbo master · EQF 7, ISCED 7
Official namesOfficial en: Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs) · Official native: Materials in Artistic Practices (MAPs)
Start ruleRecurrence: Yearly · Intake months: 9
Study modeFull time
Institution record: Hanze University of Applied Sciences