Engelse Taal en Cultuur

Universiteit Leiden

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locatieLeiden
diplomaba B Engelse Taal en Cultuur
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig Engels
opleidingsduur3 jaar deeltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56806
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
As an English bachelor’s student in Leiden, you will acquire an excellent command of spoken and written English, while also learning to understand the language structure and the mechanics behind language acquisition. Moreover, you will have the chance to study the culture of Great Britain and other English-speaking countries in-depth, while analysing the relation between language changes and societal changes over the ages. Our programme offers plenty of opportunities to read and study the rich literatures of the English-speaking world, from Shakespeare to Derek Walcott, and from Beowulf to Zadie Smith. You will also get a taste of the Middle Ages while exploring texts in their original Old and Middle English.

Why English Language and Culture at Leiden University?

  • Our bachelor’s programme is unique in the Netherlands for the width of its scope. It covers English in all its varieties, from the earliest beginning in the Middle Ages to the present day.
  • This is a programme with a personal approach, prioritising work in small groups and in close contact with the lecturers.
  • You will be part of a lively international community of students and teachers.

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computer opdrachten, groepsopdracht, groepsdiscussie, individuele opdracht, hoorcollege, literatuurstudie, mondelinge presentatie, onderzoek, onderzoeksproject, onderzoeksvoorstel, zelfstudie, werkcollege, werkgroep
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The English Language and Culture programme focuses on four areas, namely: philology, literature, linguistics and language acquisition. If you take on the English Language and Culture programme, be prepared to put in a full working week of about 40 hours. Of this, an average of 15 hours will be spent in the classroom and in workgroups, for example, and the rest will be spent on independent study. 



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Once you have obtained your bachelor’s degree, you will be ready for a next step: continuing your studies or entering the labour market. Completing the English Language and Culture programme will give you an excellent preparation for both options.

After graduating from this bachelor’s programme you will be knowledgeable about the workings and the historical development of the English language. You will also have knowledge of and insight into the development of English literature in a historical-cultural perspective, as well as an active (writing, speaking) command of English at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level C1 and a passive (reading, listening) command of English at CEFR level C2.

Graduates of the programme who want to further their academic education can continue with a master’s programme. Having successfully completed a master’s will significantly increase your chances of finding a position at academic level. 



Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Your degree in English Language and Culture means that you will be an attractive candidate for a variety of employers. For example, you could not only work in education, communication, publishing or for the government, but also, in view of your excellent command of English and problem-solving skills, in the IT sector.

Our job market survey shows that 71% of our graduates find work within two months, and 79% of these find a job at academic or higher professional education levels immediately.

  • 24% Education
  • 14% Communication and marketing
  • 10% IT
  • 8% Government
  • 6% Finances
  • 6% Media and journalism
  • 6% Wholesale and retail
  • 4% Publishing/Books
  • 2% Consultancy
  • 2% Culture, sports and recreation

In concrete terms graduates of the English Language and Culture bachelor’s programme can expect to find positions that include those with:

  • Leiden University
  • Rathenau Institute (Dutch scientific advisory institute)
  • Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (Dutch grammar school)
  • Het PR Bureau (Dutch public relations agency)
  • Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs
  • Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Dutch Royal Library)
  • Penguin/Random House Publishers


aansluitende masteropleidingen

instellingopleidinginstroomeisen
UUAncient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies research+ aanv. eisen
UvHBurgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenlevengeen aanvullende eisen
Amsterdam VUMultimodal Communicationgeen aanvullende eisen
Amsterdam VUSchrijven en Vertalen+ aanv. eisen
UUComparative Literary Studies research+ aanv. eisen
RUGDigital Humanitiesgeen aanvullende eisen
RUGEducatie in de Taal- en cultuurwetenschappen - Engelse Taal en Cultuur full-time,part-time educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit LeidenEducatieve master Engels educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
RUGEuroculture (EM)geen aanvullende eisen
RUGEuropese Studiesgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitHistorical, Literary and Cultural Studies research+ aanv. eisen
UUHistory and Philosophy of Science researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLanguage Variation and Multilingualismgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit LeidenLeraar VHO in Engels educational+ 60 EC pre-master
Amsterdam VULetterkundegeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLetterkundegeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit LeidenLinguistics+ 20 EC pre-master
UULinguistics research+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit LeidenLinguistics (Research) research+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit LeidenLinguistics (specialisation)+ aanv. eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLinguistics and Communication Sciences (research) research+ cijfergemiddelde
+ toelatingsgesprek
+ motivatiebrief
Amsterdam VULanguage Description and Comparative Linguistics+ aanv. eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLiterair bedrijfgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLiterary Studies research+ cijfergemiddelde
+ toelatingsgesprek
+ motivatiebrief
Universiteit LeidenLiterary Studies+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVALiterary Studies (research MA) researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit LeidenEnglish Literature and Culture+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit LeidenLiterature in Society. Europe and Beyondgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitLiteratuur en Samenlevinggeen aanvullende eisen
UvHMaster Humanistiekgeen aanvullende eisen
UvHMaster Zorgethiek en Beleidgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit LeidenModern Languages+ 20 EC pre-master
Radboud UniversiteitDocent en Expertgeen aanvullende eisen
RUGNeurolinguïstiek+ aanv. eisen
Radboud UniversiteitNorth American Studies+ aanvullende vakeisen
Radboud UniversiteitTaal- en Spraakpathologie+ 60 EC pre-master
Amsterdam UVAVertalengeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitTaalwetenschappen/Linguistics+ aanv. eisen
RUGTheoretical and Empirical Linguisticsgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitTourism and Culturegeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud UniversiteitHistory, Culture and Politics+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit LeidenTranslation+ 30 EC pre-master
RUGWriting, Editing and Mediatinggeen aanvullende eisen
bron: doorstroommatrix.nl