LUCAS contributes to Bachelor's, Master's, and Research Master's programmes at Leiden University, offering expertise in arts, culture, literature, media, and history. These programmes prepare students for careers in research, the cultural sector, and beyond.

Many language and culture bachelor's programmes are designed and taught by members of both LUCAS and the Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) and we also teach together with members of sister institutes in other programmes (e.g. the BA in International Studies).  

The Research Master’s and Master’s Programmes supported by LUCAS demonstrate the academic range of the Institute. These programmes revolve around the cultural products (texts, objects, practices) of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and prepare students for the next step of their careers in industry, the public sector, or research. These specialisations pay specific attention to the development of research theories and methodologies in cultural, art, and literary studies.

A Research Master’s is an excellent preparation for a PhD in the Humanities. Some of the attractions of the Institute’s PhD Programme are the tailor-made supervision of candidates, the Institute’s valuable Graduate Programme to prepare candidates for a career after PhD, and numerous opportunities to gain experience in administration, teaching, editing, and conference participation and organisation.

In the sidebar you will find the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Research Master’s to which LUCAS members contribute their expertise.