Program Overview
The Research Master in Language & Communication at Tilburg 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 Research Master in Language & Communication 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research Master in Language & Communication 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
- *Foundations of Language & Communication
- Coherent set of Specialization courses
- Methodology 1: Elective; corresponding to specialization
- *Classic texts in Language & Communication
- *Methodology 2: Corpus and Experimental Methods*
- *Research skills 1: Research Seminar
- *Research skills 2: Term Paper
- Elective specialization course
- *Research skills 3: Research Paper
- *Research skills 4: Research Training
- Coherent set of elective specialization courses
- *Research skills 5: Master Thesis Seminar
- Research Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You have a\xc2\xa0Bachelor\'s\xc2\xa0degree in a relevant discipline with an average score of 7.5 (out of 10) on your preliminary examinations in the second and third years of your completed Bachelor\'s program, and a minimum score of 8 on your final Bachelor\'s thesis.
- Or, you have a\xc2\xa0Master\'s\xc2\xa0degree in a relevant discipline with an average score of 7.5 (out of 10) on your preliminary examinations of your completed Master\'s program and a minimum score of 8 on your final Master\'s thesis.
More information:\xc2\xa0https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/research-master-language-and-communication/application/
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tilburg 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 Tilburg University
Tilburg University
Tilburg, Netherlands
Tilburg University 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 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months