Linguistics (Research)

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding

!Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels.
We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie.
The Master's in Linguistics (Research) at Leiden University combines an expansive curriculum with leading expertise and a flexible programme format.

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locatieLeiden
diplomaMA
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60817
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
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 25th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.

Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?

Leiden University offers ambitious students a world-class environment in which to reach their full potential.
  • 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.


Studieprogramma

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opbouw
The two-year MA in Linguistics (Research) programme consists of core courses, short courses, electives and an academic thesis.
During your studies you will follow:
  • 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/6373/linguistics-research . This guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may differ slightly.

1e jaar For a more detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/6373/linguistics-research
periode
12
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
2e jaar For a more detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/6373/linguistics-research
periode
12
ResMA Linguistics Thesis
30 EC
LOT Summer School/Winter School course
10 EC
Students choose two Linguistics electives
20 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet60% zelfstudie
30% theorie
10% praktijk
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onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, internship, tutorial, working group, self study
objectives
The two-year Master's in Linguistics (Research) aims to provide students with in-depth and specialised knowledge within the field of linguistics. The acquisition of advanced academic skills in the interpretation of texts, the analysis and solution of conceptual problems, and the ability to independently conduct high-quality scientific research are other key goals.

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 kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2019

aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2018
wettelijk tarief : € 2083 (€1042 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17500

1 februari 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2019
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2019

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2019
wettelijk tarief : € 2083 (€1042 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17500

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/linguistics-research/admission-and-application
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
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bedrag kostenpost
€ 10000levensonderhoudper jaar
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination

estimated monthly costs

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bedragkostenpost
€ 350kamerhuur in Leidenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€ 22internet+tv
€ 152boodschappen/kostgeld
€ 32telefoon
€ 117verzekeringen
€ 172collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€ 80studieboeken en -spullen
€ 29drinken/snoep/snacks
€ 77uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€ 30contributies/abonnementen
€ 132vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€ 42vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€ 45overig
€ 1218totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181
Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

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Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

44 studenten volgen deze opleiding
61% daarvan is vrouw
3 eerstejaars gestart in 2017
33% daarvan is vrouw
27713 studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden
59% daarvan is vrouw
bron: StudieData

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

31058studenten studerend
12630studenten woonachtig   
€ 350gemiddelde kamerprijs
kamer betaalbaarheid
20 m2gemiddelde kameroppervlak
kamer beschikbaarheid
bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

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...
I enjoy alternating between theory and experimental linguistics, as it is beneficial for my creative thinking and the outcome of my research as such. Therefore, I will greatly miss my back-and-forth from the lab to the courses along the streets of Leiden.

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.


lees verder ...
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...
How well do people understand one another if they do not share the same mother tongue? How well do Dutch, Chinese and Americans understand one another when they are all speaking English? We are developing models with which we can predict intelligibility. The Netherlands has more linguists per square kilometre than any other country in the world. I think this is because the Netherlands is a small country which has always had close economic ties with neighbouring countries with different languages. The Dutch set out to learn these languages and this confrontation stimulated their curiosity. But the colonial past also played a role. From early times, Dutch people have been exposed to exotic languages, and Leiden played a major part in describing these languages. We currently have many international students who come to Leiden to study Linguistics.”


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Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/7 Universiteit Leiden
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3 eerstejaars
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3/7 RUG
Language and Communication Technologies (Double Degree Programme)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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4/7 RUG
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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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74% vrouw
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5/7 RUG
Taalwetenschappen
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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
31 eerstejaars
74% vrouw
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6/7 UU
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€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
26 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
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7/7 Amsterdam UVA
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€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
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studentoordelen

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opleiding		landelijk
algemeen oordeel4.03.9
inhoud3.83.9
docenten4.03.9
studiefaciliteiten3.83.9
studielast3.23.3
studiebegeleiding3.63.4
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In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 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.

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

As a graduate of the research-based Master's in Linguistics, you are qualified to pursue a wide range of careers.

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.
Our graduates end up working in a diverse range of positions, examples include:

  • 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


Potentiële beroepen

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Contact

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E: studielijn@leidenuniv.nl
T: +31 (071)5271111
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