12 monthsProgramme duration
22,900 EURTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The one-year master’s in Linguistics is concerned with the knowledge, structure and use of language, studied from a wide range of perspectives. It trains students to systematically identify, describe and analyse language phenomena and to apply this knowledge to a specific area of interest. Studying at Leiden University allows you to explore the field of linguistics through your own interests. This could be wanting to study a specific language, sheer analytical curiosity, theoretical interest or the ambition to become a translator.
You can achieve your ambitions by following one of our specialisations, or you can create your own track according to your individual interests. It enables you to learn how to identify, describe and analyse language phenomena systematically and to apply this knowledge to a specific area of interest, ranging from theoretical and experimental approaches to language learning and translation, and more.
Read more about Linguistics on the Leiden University website
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The one-year master’s in Linguistics is concerned with the knowledge, structure and use of language, studied from a wide range of perspectives. It trains students to systematically identify, describe and analyse language phenomena and to apply this knowledge to a specific area of interest. Studying at Leiden University allows you to explore the field of linguistics through your own interests. This could be wanting to study a specific language, sheer analytical curiosity, theoretical interest or the ambition to become a translator.
You can achieve your ambitions by following one of our specialisations, or you can create your own track according to your individual interests. It enables you to learn how to identify, describe and analyse language phenomena systematically and to apply this knowledge to a specific area of interest, ranging from theoretical and experimental approaches to language learning and translation, and more.
Read more about Linguistics on the Leiden University website
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Admission Requirements
For entry requirements, please see the website.
English language requirements: Cambridge English C1; Cambridge English C2; IELTS 6.5; TOEFL internet-based 90.
Admission requirements and application: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/linguistics/admission-and-application?utm_source=qs&utm_medium=portal&utm_campaign=Linguistics+MA&utm_content=entry_requirements_other
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Based on your specialisation, you will graduate with solid knowledge of linguistic theory and develop academic and research skills ranging from data collection, analysis and reporting to applied language skills such as text analysis, translation and editing.
The master's programme in Linguistics comprises 60 ECTS credits:
- 40 credits for core courses, electives, or an internship
- 20 credits for a Master's thesis
For a more detailed programme structure, please check the specialisation of your interest: Linguistics (specialisation), Modern Languages or Translation.
A Linguistics master's degree from Leiden University is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of jobs. Our students graduate with valuable practical and theoretical skills, including strong skills in the interpretation of texts and the analysis and solution of conceptual problems, and the ability to independently conduct high-quality scientific research.
According to our survey, our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in a range of professions. Examples include:
- Editor at a publishing company
- Translator
- Author of educational materials
- Project manager at a translation agency
- Teacher
- Consular officer at a ministry of foreign affairs
- PhD candidate
- Content manager/editor
- Advisor at an institute focusing on linguistic research and language teaching
For entry requirements, please see the website.
English language requirements: Cambridge English C1; Cambridge English C2; IELTS 6.5; TOEFL internet-based 90.
- Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
- StuNed Scholarship Programme
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