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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
The Master's programme in Neerlandistiek / Dutch Studies welcomes both Dutch and international students.
It is a broad multi-disciplinary programme that stretches from the Middle Ages to the present day. The programme content covers all regions of the world where Dutch language and culture play or have played a role, and is placed in an international and interdisciplinary context. You can conduct research on your favourite author or on translated literature, study changes in the Dutch language, investigate argumentative and rhetorical aspects of language use, or make a more in-depth study of the history and art history of the Low Countries.
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This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationPrevious education: BA degree in Dutch Language and Culture or a relevant field (see website www.mastersinleiden.nl).
Knowledge minimum: Sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language. (CEFR; listening: C1; reading: C1; oral interaction: B2; oral production: B2; writing: B2).
Additional language requirements:
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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