Program Overview
The French Literature and Culture at Leiden 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 French Literature and Culture 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the French Literature and Culture 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
- Situated Literatures I
- Situated Literatures II: Emile Zola et le Naturalisme
- Les mémoires de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale en France : théorie, littérature, cinéma
- Core Course Medieval and Early Modern Studies
- Long-Distance Romance: la transmission du roman courtois médiéval
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor\xc2\x92s degree
- Knowledge, understanding and skills comparable to those acquired upon graduating from the Bachelor\xc2\x92s programme in French Language and Culture from Leiden University, specifically:
- Knowledge of and insight into the connections with French speaking regions elsewhere in the world (so-called Francophonie).
- Knowledge of and insight into its development over the different periods (Middle Ages, Early Modern, and Modern).
- Sufficient command of French
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden 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 Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden 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- Start Date January 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months