MA Language and Society (Linguistics) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Amsterdam |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,810 EURTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During the Master’s Language and Society, you will examine the role of language within a society and how a society can, in turn, shape a language. Providing real-world examples of core linguistics concepts and theory, the programme focuses on the analysis of language use and variation. You can select one of seven European languages, gaining proficiency therein while developing the knowledge and skills to analyse how and why languages vary in different social contexts.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During the Master’s Language and Society, you will examine the role of language within a society and how a society can, in turn, shape a language. Providing real-world examples of core linguistics concepts and theory, the programme focuses on the analysis of language use and variation. You can select one of seven European languages, gaining proficiency therein while developing the knowledge and skills to analyse how and why languages vary in different social contexts.

Admission Requirements

7+
100+
190+
The Master's in Language and Society is open for application to all students holding a Bachelor’s degree from the UvA or from another accredited university, in: 
  • One of the languages in which the candidate wishes to specialise (target language) with preferably 15-20 credits in linguistics.
  • European Studies, with at least 30 credits of coursework in the target language.
  • Linguistics, with at least 30 credits of coursework in the target language.

12 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
17,100 EUR
International
18,810 EUR

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