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Linguistics (Research)

Leiden University
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Tuition EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Leiden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Linguistics (Research) at Leiden University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Linguistics (Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Linguistics (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from a university, not being a university of professional education, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor’s degree, or demonstrate to meet the requirements for such a degree, including the General Academic Skills listed here.
  • Affinity with and suitability for academic research, demonstrated by good grades comparable with an average mark of at least 7.5 (Dutch grading system) for the entire bachelor’s programme, and a grade for the bachelor’s thesis of an 8 or higher.
  • Completion of a bachelor’s programme in Linguistics, a language and culture programme or a comparable degree with a relevant specialisation.
  • The following qualities regarding knowledge, understanding and skills:
-The ability to understand basic linguistic analyses and read linguistic literature (in English) at the -appropriate (handbook) level.-The ability to collect linguistic data and discover patterns in those.-A demonstrable interest in and talent for linguistic research.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Leiden University 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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