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Tailor your study programme by taking a minor that suits your interests. You can either explore another subject with an interdisciplinary minor or you can choose to specialise and study a topic in greater depth.

Why choose a minor?

  • To expand your breadth of knowledge by choosing an interdisciplinary minor or a minor in a different field.
  • To increase your depth of knowledge by choosing a specialised minor in your field.
  • To prepare for the process of choosing a Master’s programme.
  • To start thinking about your options after the Bachelor’s programme.

Do you need inspiration?

Get inspired on the Minors theme page, watch video presentations and read our students stories. 

Minors on offer

A variety of minors are available at each UvA faculty. A minor is a cohesive set of courses worth 15 to 60 ECTS credits (most minors are 24 or 30 ECTS) that you can take in addition to your major.

Need help choosing?

Not sure which Minor programme is right for you?  Here are some tips to help you choose:

Application steps

Registering for a minor as UvA student

Are you a UvA student and do you want to follow a minor at the UvA? See Minors (information for UvA students.