Program Overview
The General Linguistics at Radboud University 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 General Linguistics 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 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the General Linguistics 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
- Languages in Society: Variation and Diversity
- Psycholinguistics
- Linguistic Universals and Diversity
- Germanic Languages: Variation and Change
- Optimality Theory: Stress Typology and Phonology in Action
- Early Language Production and Perception
- Topics in Second Language Acquisition
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Translation Studies
- Global English
- Language Testing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
General linguistics courses (5 EC each)
Radboud University offers the following Linguistic courses from which you can pick any that meet your interests. Please note that these are advanced and not introductory courses:
- Languages in Society: Variation and Diversity
- Psycholinguistics
- Linguistic Universals and Diversity
- Germanic Languages: Variation and Change
- Optimality Theory: Stress Typology and Phonology in Action
- Early Language Production and Perception
- Topics in Second Language Acquisition
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning
- Translation Studies
- Global English
- Language Testing
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,432 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud 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.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
