Program Overview
The Linguistics - Language and Society at University of Amsterdam 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 Linguistics - Language and Society 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 Society 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
- Language in Use: Acquisition and Variation
- Discourse and Pragmatics in English
- Acquisition and Variation in French
- Variation and change in German
- Acquisition and variation in Italian
- Variation and change in Scandinavian languages
- Acquisition, Change and Variation in Slavonic languages
- Spanish/Hispanic sociolinguistics and pragmatics
- Contact, Conflict and Media
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\'s in\xc2\xa0Language and Society is open for application to all students holding a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from the UvA or from another accredited university, in:\xc2\xa0
- One of the languages in which the candidate wishes to specialise (specialisation language)\xc2\xa0with preferably 15-20 credits in linguistics.
- European Studies, with at least 30 credits in language acquisition of the specialisation language.
- Linguistics, with at least 30 credits in language acquisition of the specialisation language.
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
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
