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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 | ||
Location of Leiden University
Leiden University is particularly well equipped for the study of human languages in all their diversity.
There is no other academic institution in the Netherlands or in the neighbouring countries where as many distinct languages are taught and studied, from modern, well-known languages, such as English, French and Italian, to more exotic ones such as African languages, Native American languages, and Indonesian. Besides this broad range of languages, a further characteristic of the Leiden Linguistics programme is the diversity of theoretical approaches and perspectives in how language is studied. After obtaining their master's, Leiden linguists are able to analyse linguistic problems at an academic level, and are in demand for their communicative and practical competences, such as their command of a specific language, their knowledge and skills in translating, and their communicative and editorial talents.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 0%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 0%
- The percentage of students abroad: 0%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 0%
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
Theoretical Linguistics and Cognition :
In this specialisation you will concentrate on studying the complexity of natural languages, ranging from their syntactic structure to how humans process and produce language.
Translation in Theory and Practice (Dutch/English):
The focus in this specialisation lies on the many different challenges a translator faces and with the large variety of reference works, information sources and tools at the translator's disposal.
Comparative Indo-European Linguistics:
This specialisation deals with the study and comparison of a large number of interrelated languages in Europe and Asia, offering you a unique and inspiring study programme within the Netherlands.
English Language and Linguistics:
This specialisation offers a wide array of topics, centering on issues related to such questions as how language and people influence each other, and what the real function of language is.
French Language and Linguistics:
This specialisation offers you in-depth courses in a wide array of linguistic topics on theoretical and applied linguistics, including language acquisition, syntax, and semantics
German Language and Linguistics :
In this specialisation you will learn to analyse language by studying the constitution of textâspoken as well as writtenâin its social, medial, cultural and historical context.
Italian Language and Linguistics :
In this specialisation you will study the Italian language from a typological perspective, as well as from a historical and sociolinguistic point of view.
Language and Communication :
This specialisation gives you the chance to study various aspects of language, in its function as the ultimate specialised communication tool of human beings.
Language diversity of Africa, Asia and Native America:
In this specialisation you will find how linguistic structures from languages spoken around the world differ vastly from our familiar Indo-European languages.
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 informationRequirements
Previous education: BA degree in Linguistics or its equivalent (see website www.mastersinleiden.nl).
Knowledge minimum: See website www.mastersinleiden.nl for details.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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