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Dutch Studies/Neerlandistiek
Language

Dutch

Start

September - February 

Time

1 year

Location

Leiden

This Dutch-taught programme is intended for students from the Netherlands and abroad. It is multidisciplinary in nature, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day and provides you with an international view on the Dutch language and culture. Topics studied include literature, linguistics, language acquisition and the history, including art history, of the Netherlands.

Specialisations

  • Dutch Discourse Studies
  • Dutch Language, Culture and Society
  • Dutch Linguistics
  • Modern Dutch Literature
  • Older Dutch Literature

Career

Many graduates pursue a career in education. Others work as a journalist, communications specialist, editor, translator or researcher.

Best preparatory bachelor’s

A bachelor’s degree in Dutch language and culture or Dutch studies. Specialisation-specific knowledge is also required, as well as command of the Dutch language.

Faculty of Humanities

1 & 2

year master’s programmes

2148

master's students

25%

International master's students

68

Nationalities

€2.601

EU/EEA student tuition fee*

€21.600

Non-EU/EEA student tuition fee*

* This tuition fee is per year and only applies if this is your first master’s programme in The Netherlands
** English language proficiency requirements are subject to change. Please check our website for the updated English language proficiency requirements. You can find the exact language requirements and more detailed language requirements per programme under each programme description. Also check our website for detailed information on the types of English tests accepted and the equivalent scores for IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English tests.
NOTE: Tuition fees are subject to change. Please check online our updated tuition fees.