BA Sign Language Linguistics (Linguistics) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Amsterdam |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Sign languages from all around the world demonstrate interesting similarities, but still  they are not mutually intelligible and differ from each other in significant ways. In the Bachelor’s in Sign Language Linguistics, you will explore sign languages, their structure, acquisition and use from the perspective of a linguist, while learning NGT (Sign Language of the Netherlands) yourself. 

In the Bachelor's in Sign Language Linguistics, you are acquainted with the basic concepts and methods of linguistics, and you subsequently apply these concepts and methods to the study of natural sign languages, while at the same time learning Sign Language of the Netherlands (NGT). You will examine the key research traditions of linguistics as a whole and sign language linguistics in particular. Alongside the core programme, you will specialise by selecting a minor in one of your fields of interest. You can also decide to study abroad for a semester or do an internship. The programme is taught in English.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

BA

Study Level

Bachelor's

Study Mode

On Campus

Sign languages from all around the world demonstrate interesting similarities, but still  they are not mutually intelligible and differ from each other in significant ways. In the Bachelor’s in Sign Language Linguistics, you will explore sign languages, their structure, acquisition and use from the perspective of a linguist, while learning NGT (Sign Language of the Netherlands) yourself. 

In the Bachelor's in Sign Language Linguistics, you are acquainted with the basic concepts and methods of linguistics, and you subsequently apply these concepts and methods to the study of natural sign languages, while at the same time learning Sign Language of the Netherlands (NGT). You will examine the key research traditions of linguistics as a whole and sign language linguistics in particular. Alongside the core programme, you will specialise by selecting a minor in one of your fields of interest. You can also decide to study abroad for a semester or do an internship. The programme is taught in English.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
92+
180+

36 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
2,530 EUR
International
9,570 EUR

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