Linguistics (Research)
Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding
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The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) is an institute with a long-standing international reputation for excellence.
Our two-year research master's capitalises on this expertise. Choose from the largest selection of languages offered in Continental Europe and an exceptional range of linguistic approaches including comparative, historical, descriptive, theoretical, experimental and formal. Explore sub-fields including phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, discourse, or pragmatics.
Small classes ensure you have plenty of direct contact with your lecturers and a high-level of guidance and support throughout your studies.
An important aspect of this programme is developing your ability to conduct original and innovative research. Join international peers at conferences, workshops and lecture series, all of which will help you forge an outstanding start to your career.
Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 17th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.
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locatieLeiden | |
diplomaMA Taalwetenschappen (research) | |
typeonderzoek, 120 EC | |
start1 februari, 1 september | |
taalvolledig English | |
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd | |
accreditatiesNVAO | |
croho-code60817 | |
heeft geen numerus fixus heeft een honours programma |
Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?
- Leiden University's Humanities department recently ranked number 1 in Europe and 17th worldwide in the Times Higher Education ranking. At Leiden University, you gain access to the resources of our world-famous library. Attend conferences, workshops and lecture series that will connect you to the leading minds in the field.
- The Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) is a leading centre of research and teaching, with expertise in the largest selection of languages in Continental Europe. Small classes give students valuable time interacting with their lecturers and a high level of support and guidance.
- Our Master's in Linguistics (Research) programme allows you to study specific areas of interest not available elsewhere. Choose from a vast range of languages and sub-fields, follow courses at another university, or conduct field research abroad.
- Our reputation as a centre of excellence means that your qualification is respected by organisations worldwide. Our graduates enjoy successful careers thanks to their mix of relevant professional abilities, specialised and in-depth knowledge, and critical-thinking skills.
Open dagen en meeloopdagen
Studieprogramma

- Two core courses;
- Two short courses taught by experienced researchers;
- Courses from Summer and Winter Schools of the Netherlands Graduate School of Linguistics (LOT). One course must be taken in your first year, and one course in your second year.
- Electives from any of the specialisations within the Master's in Linguistics programme. You may also replace an elective course with an internship at an organisation.
- A thesis based on original research.
For a detailed programme and course descriptions, please see the e-Prospectus: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/4523/linguistics-research. This guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may differ slightly.
periode | |||||||
1 | 2 | ||||||
Core: History of Linguistics | 10 EC | ||||||
Students choose two Topics courses | 10 EC | ||||||
LOT Summer School/Winter School course | 10 EC | ||||||
Electives / internship | 20 EC | ||||||
Core: Samples of Linguistic Structure | 10 EC |
periode | |||||||
1 | 2 | ||||||
ResMA Linguistics Thesis | 30 EC | ||||||
LOT Summer School/Winter School course | 10 EC | ||||||
Students choose two Linguistics electives | 20 EC |
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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onderwijsopzet | 60% zelfstudie 30% theorie 10% praktijk |
avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
Opportunities are provided for students to broaden their professional experience by taking part in an internship at an organisation.
honours-/excellence program Leiden Leadership Programme
The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.
Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for.
The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.
Toelating en studiekosten

startmomenten
1 februari 2018 | aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2017 wettelijk tarief : € 2060 |
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1 februari 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2018 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
1 september 2018 | aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2018 wettelijk tarief : € 2060 |
1 september 2019 | aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2019 collegegeld nog niet bekend |
toelatingseisen
cijfergemiddelde
Good grades comparable with an average mark of at least 7.5 (Dutch grading system) for the entire bachelor's programme, and a grade for the bachelor's thesis of an 8 or higher.
basiskennis
The following qualities regarding knowledge, understanding and skills: The ability to understand basic linguistic analyses and read linguistic literature (in English) at the appropriate (handbook) level. The ability to collect linguistic data and discover patterns in those. A demonstrable interest in and talent for linguistic research.
vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree, in Linguistics, a language and culture programme or a comparable degree with a relevant specialisation.
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 10000 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 350 | kamerhuur in Leidenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 158 | collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1218 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
44 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
61% | daarvan is vrouw |
3 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
33% | daarvan is vrouw |
26505 | studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden |
60% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
T.W.I.S.T.
T.W.I.S.T. organizes camp weekends, meetings, lectures and movie nights with a linguistic twist. Members also receive the magazine Twister, which includes interesting articles in your field.Op kamers in Leiden
31058 | studenten studerend |
12630 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 350 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
20 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
aan het woord: studenten en docenten


Sofja Volkova
Sofja Volkova - Student Testimonial Linguistics (research) Leiden University
The Research Master in Linguistics has provided me with a great diversity of courses taught by a leading, yet very approachable group of researchers.
I was struck by the level of depth offered by the programme and the encouragement of your own input in the research assignments. In the past 1.5 years I have gradually specialised myself in the fields of syntax and language acquisition. With skillful guidance I have learned to combine my research interests in an interdisciplinary approach, this is a strategy I believe to be fruitful for obtaining robust data...
The value of linguistic research
My programme has strengthened my belief in the value of linguistic research, I thus would like to continue exploring my fields of interest in the academia.
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Prof. Van Heuven
Testimonial Prof. Van Heuven
“How well do Dutch, Chinese and Americans understand one another when speaking English?”
“I am fascinated by speech because you can study it scientifically. Speech is a natural phenomenon: you can record it as an acoustic phenomenon, you can study how the mouth produces sound, you can even make sounds visible. We can also instruct a computer to respond to a particular acoustic signal. Connectionism is an exciting new development. Linguists, psychologists, physicists and medical specialists together carry out research into how language works...
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Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Linguistics (Research)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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?% vrouw |
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Taalwetenschappen
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2017 |
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
31 eerstejaars |
74% vrouw |
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Clinical Linguistics / EMCL
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
31 eerstejaars |
74% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Language and Communication Technologies (Double Degree Programme)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
31 eerstejaars |
74% vrouw |
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Language and Cognition
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
31 eerstejaars |
74% vrouw |
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Language and Communication
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
6 eerstejaars |
66% vrouw |
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Linguistics
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
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Linguistics (research MA)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
4 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
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Feiten en / studie in cijfers
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 4.0 | 4.0 |
inhoud | 3.8 | 4.0 |
docenten | 4.0 | 4.1 |
studiefaciliteiten | 3.8 | 3.7 |
studielast | 3.2 | 3.7 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Studentoordelen
De Nationale Studenten Enquete is het grootschalige onderzoek van de overheid onder studenten in Nederland naar de kwaliteit van opleidingen aan hogescholen en universiteiten.In 2017 hebben meer dan 200.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
Linguistics (Research) aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 22 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.0 uit 5.
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Our graduates pursue careers at research agencies or in the research departments of companies or government organisations. Many enter PhD programmes at Leiden or another top university abroad.
Outside of research, your knowledge of linguistics and advanced analytical and problem-solving skills can be applied within a range of vocations, from publishing and translating to teaching.
- PhD candidate at Leiden University
- PhD candidate at a Dutch university
- PhD candidate at a university in France
- Junior advisor at an institute for linguistic research and language teaching
- Editor at a publishing house
- Freelance translator
- PhD candidate at a university in Belgium
- PhD candidate at a university in the United Kingdom
- Consular officer at a ministry of foreign affairs
- Technical writer
- Content manager, editor, translator at NGO's
- Translator within EU organisations
- Author of digital educational materials
- Research assistant at an university in Canada
- Project manager at a translation agency
- Teacher at a secondary school
current job market
vergeleken met andere studies
zoektijd baan | zeer slecht |
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salaris na 1,5 jaar | zeer slecht |
kans op een vaste baan | gemiddeld |
Potentiële beroepen
- hoogleraar taal- en letterkunde
- literatuuronderzoeker
- tolk gebarentaal
- universitair (hoofd)docent taal- en letterkunde
- wetenschappelijk onderzoeker taal- en letterkunde
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