Language, Literature and Education
The Master's in Language, Literature and Education is for students interested in researching language and literature. You specialise in one of seven major European languages, as well as explore how theories of learning and teaching play out in real-world educational settings. This interdisciplinary programme focuses on both the linguistic and literary side of the target language, all within an educational context.
Language of instruction
English,
Language of the study programme
Mode
Full-time,
part-time
Location
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study this master's at the UvA
Unique combination
The programme offers a unique interdisciplinary approach combining linguistics and literature courses in your target language with courses in language and literature (teaching).
Seven language specialisations
Students may choose one of seven language specialisations: English, French, German, Italian, Scandinavian, Slavonic and Spanish.
Internship possible
As part of your elective space, you can do an internship to gain work experience.
Is this programme right for you?
- You have basic demonstrable academic knowledge in the field of (theoretical) linguistics and literature, and a substantial amount of credits/academic knowledge related to the field is a prerequisite for admission.
- You have good research skills at Bachelor’s level, and you are able to conduct research independently, such as collecting material, applying theory, and writing a thesis.
- You desire to contribute proactively and critically to the academic and interdisciplinary environment within the Graduate School of Humanities, as demonstrated in a convincing motivation letter.
- You want an academic backbone for a teaching career. However, this programme does not offer a teaching qualification. For this, you can consider a one-year teacher training programme (in Dutch).
Degree certificate
The Master's in Language, Literature and Education is an accredited degree programme of Linguistics. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Linguistics and the title Master of Arts (MA).
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MA Linguistics
- Mode
- Full-time, part-time
- Credits
- 60 ECTS, 12 months
- Language of instruction
- English, Language of the study programme
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60815
- Location
- University Quarter