Program Overview
The Literary Studies: Literature and Culture 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 Literary Studies: 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Literary Studies: 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
- 6 EC\xa0Literature core course: How Literature Shapes Society: Writing, Canon Formation, and (Post)National Identities
- 12 EC\xa0Electives on the language or literature of the students\x92 choice
- 12 EC\xa0Linguistics core course: Language in Use: Acquisition and Variation
- 12 EC\xa0Educational courses: L2 in the Classroom; Cultural\xa0Literacies
- 18 EC\xa0for a Master\x92s thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\'s in\xc2\xa0Literature and Education is open for application to all students with:
A University\xc2\x92s Bachelor\xc2\x92s degreeThe Master\'s in Literature and Education is open for application to all students holding a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from the UvA or from another accredited university in:\xc2\xa0
- German language and culture*
- English language and culture*\xc2\xa0
- French language and culture*\xc2\xa0
- Italian language and culture*\xc2\xa0
- Dutch language and culture*\xc2\xa0
- Scandinavian languages and cultures*
- Spanish language and culture*\xc2\xa0
- Slavonic languages and culture*\xc2\xa0
- European Studies*\xc2\xa0
- Other Bachelor\xc2\x92s programme in the Humanities**\xc2\xa0
* \xc2\xa0 The Bachelor\xc2\x92s programme should contain at least 15 ECTS in Linguistics and 15 EC in Literature (or the relevant equivalent).\xc2\xa0
** The candidate should have completed at least 30 ECTS in the language he/she wishes to specialise in as well as written a thesis in or about the specialisation language.\xc2\xa0
The level of the Bachelor\'s diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 21,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (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 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months