Program Overview
The Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Adv) at University of Leuven is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Adv) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leuven, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Adv) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- not simply a reproductive encyclopedic knowledge of the subdomains of linguistics, but also an active understanding of how the organization of and relationships between subdomains can differ depending on the theoretical approach;
- skill in reading and evaluating scholarly work in the cognitive and functional traditions.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
After admission:
- Master of Arts in de taalkunde
- Master of Arts in de taal- en letterkunde
- Master of Arts in de taal- en regiostudies
- Master of Arts in de toegepaste taalkunde
- Master of Arts in Linguistics and Literature
- Master of Arts in Linguistics
- Master of Arts in Philosophy
Applicants are required to submit a file showing substantial academic background in the field of study.
EEA-nationals holding a Master\'s degrees awarded by KU Leuven or by another Flemish institution are requested to send their application directly to the programme director and study advisor. They can be admitted to the programme after approval of their application by the programme director kristin.davidse @arts.kuleuven.be
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months