Dutch Studies (BA)

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Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA)

Are you interested in combining your Leiden humanities bachelor's programme with courses in the fine arts? With the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) it’s possible! ACPA is a research institute, a collaboration that combines the strengths of Leiden University and the Royal Academy of Art The Hague. In addition to research, ACPA is an intersectional organisation that offers arts education for students of Leiden University and academic education for students of the arts. Alongside research and education, ACPA also organises cultural events that connect art and science. 

More information about the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts

The continuation of Practicum Musicae and Practicum Artium (courses offered under the umbrella of ACPA) from the 2026–2027 academic year onwards is currently uncertain due to internal decision-making. Because of this uncertainty, we are unable to organise admissions for the 2026–2027 academic year.

In the video below you will meet four students, two of them doing a Practicum Musicae (one piano and one jazz singing) at the Royal Conservatoire and two of them doing a Practicum Artium (one painting and the other doing photography) at the Royal Academy of Art. You’ll find out what they like about these programmes, and how they combine it with their studies at Leiden University.

Honours education

Would you like to further develop yourself alongside your bachelor's? Then honours education is for you! You will experiment in our educational testing ground and grow personally, academically and professionally. 

Honours College (20 EC)

Broaden your horizons with the Honours College! Follow courses at the various faculties of Leiden University for a total of 20 EC. Work on current themes, broaden your knowledge and meet students from other disciplines. 

For whom? Curious first-year bachelor students from all programmes! You can start in the second semester of your first academic year, or in the first semester of your second academic year.