Program Overview
The Linguistics and Literary Studies at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a MA programme in Computer Science & IT taught in English, German 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 computer science & it. 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 and Literary Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Linguistics and Literary Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- German Linguistics
- German-Language Literature and Cultural History
- Advanced Study of German language Literature
- German as a Foreign Language
- Postcolonial Literature in English
- Advanced History of Literature in English
- Advanced History of Literature in English
- Advanced English Linguistics
- Historical English Linguistics
- English Linguistics : the Acquisition of English
- Advanced History of Literature in English
- Acquisition of French as a Foreign Language
- Poetry and Intermediality
- French Poetry: Modernism and Avant-Garde
- Moral and Literature from the 16th to the 18th Century
- City and Literature
- History of the Italian Language: capita selecta
- Italian Stylistics and Metrics
- Contemporary Dutch prose
- Clinical Work Placement
- Meta-Theatre
- Aspects of Theatre Theory
- Spanish Linguistics: Syntaxis and Semantics
- Spanish Theatre
- Essayistic genres in Hispanic-American Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants are eligible for the programme if they have a min 180 ECTS bachelor in the field of linguistics and literary studies. .
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 234 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a Dutch- and English-speaking research university in Brussels, Belgium. It has four campuses: Brussels Humanities, Science and Engineering Campus, Brussels Health...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English, German
- Duration 12 months