Program Overview
The Linguistics - Language and Education at University of Amsterdam is a MA programme in Education 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 education. 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 - Language and Education 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Linguistics - Language and Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Language in Use: Acquisition and Variation\', \'How Literature Shapes Society: Writing, Canon Formation, and (Post)National Identities\', \'African American Literature, Civil Rights and Black Identity\', \'Self-Reflection in English Poetry\', \'Discourse and Pragmatics in English\', \'Term Paper Language and Education\', \'L2 in the Classroom\', \'Literature in the Classroom\', "Master\'s Thesis Language and Education"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\'s in Language and Education is open for application to all students holding a Bachelors degree from the UvA or from another accredited university, in:
- One of the languages the candidate wishes to specialise in with at least 15-20 credits in linguistics and 15-20 credits in literature.
- Linguistics, with at least 30 credits in language acquisition and 15-20 credits in both linguistics and literature of the language the candidate wishes to specialise in and a Bachelors thesis in or on the language the candidate wishes to specialise in.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
public university in Amsterdam, Netherlands
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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