Literary Studies: Italian Literature and Culture
Universiteit Leiden

Deze opleiding
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locatieLeiden |
diplomaMA |
typeregulier, 60 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60813 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursheeft honours track |
Developed in close cooperation with two other top universities in the Netherlands – Amsterdam and Utrecht – this master's offers you the broadest selection of Italian-language courses in the Netherlands.
During your studies you will explore the cultural context of the literature you read as well as its influence on other literature of the period, all while improving your fluency in oral and written Italian.
Leiden University is an international centre of expertise in the Humanities, which means that you learn from scholars at the leading edge of their fields. At the Leiden University Library you will find a huge collection of Italian manuscripts, books, periodicals, and the latest electronic media.
- Leiden University's Humanities Faculty was recently ranked 25th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking.
Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?
- Leiden University's Humanities Faculty recently ranked 17th in the Times Higher Education worldwide ranking. You learn from scholars of international-standing, as well as experts from our many international partner institutions.
- Leiden University is one of Europe's top research universities and an international centre of expertise. During your studies you get access to the unique resources of Leiden University, including its world-famous library and extensive collection of manuscripts, books, periodicals and electronic media.
- All Literary Studies master's give you the freedom to construct your own personalised programme by offering an exceptionally broad range of courses. You can also include a course in English, French, German or Italian linguistics, go abroad for exchange programme, or join an organisation for an internship.
- Our reputation as a centre of excellence means that your qualification is respected by organisations worldwide.
Studieprogramma

All courses, papers and presentations are in Italian, ensuring your command of the Italian language will reach an advanced level. This includes your MA thesis, which you will write during the second half of the second semester.
For a detailed curriculum, see the e-Prospectus. Please note that this guide applies to the current academic year: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/6381/literary-studies-italian-literature-and-culture
periode | |||||||
1 | 2 | ||||||
Electives / Internship | 30 EC | ||||||
Elective | 10 EC | ||||||
MA Thesis | 20 EC |
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% it |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, internship, tutorial, self studyobjectives
The development of advanced fluency in Italian, in-depth knowledge of Italian literature and related cultural contexts, and the ability to think critically and analytically are key goals of this programme.Opportunities are provided for students to broaden their world experience and professional skills in preparation to excel early in their chosen career.
study abroad
Students have the opportunity of doing an internship abroad. The Humanities International Office can inform you on the grants available for an internship abroad.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
aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
erkende certificaten
Italian: CEFR C1 (listening, reading) and CEFR B2 (speaking, writing), as evidenced by an appropriate test.
basiskennis
Knowledge, understanding and skills comparable to those acquired upon graduating from the Bachelor's programme in Italian Language and Culture from Leiden University, specifically:
- Knowledge of and insight into its its position in the European literary-historical context;
- Knowledge of and insight into its development over the different periods (Middle Ages, Early Modern, and Modern);
- Analytical skills needed for specifically literary analysis;
- And a well-developed awareness of the relevant scholarly skills.
vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree from a research university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree.
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 | |
€ | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 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
89 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
78% | daarvan is vrouw |
10 | eerstejaars gestart in 2017 |
100% | daarvan is vrouw |
27713 | studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden |
59% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
Le Tre Corone
Le Tre Corone is een actieve vereniging die veel activiteiten organiseert door het jaar heen. Ga bijvoorbeeld mee borrelen in stamcafé Michelangelo, samen pizza eten, lezingen, tentoonstellingen en opera's bezoeken en excursies maken. Verder wordt er elk jaar een themareis naar Italië georganiseerd en geeft de vereniging een eigen magazine uit: “Occhio”Op kamers in Leiden
31058 | studenten studerend |
12630 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 350 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
20 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker
Italian Literature and Culture
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Literary Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
German Literature and Culture
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
English Literature and Culture
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
French Literature and Culture
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
10 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
English Literature and Culture
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
9 eerstejaars |
55% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Writing, Editing and Mediating
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
9 eerstejaars |
55% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Europese Letteren en Interculturaliteit
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
9 eerstejaars |
55% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Letterkunde
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
9 eerstejaars |
55% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Letterkunde
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Literair bedrijf
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Europese Letterkunde
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Literatuur vandaag
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
25 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Comparative Literature
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
80% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Literature, Culture and Society
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
80% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
English Literature and Culture
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
80% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Literature and Education
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
80% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Nederlandse Letterkunde en het Literaire Veld
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Franse Letterkunde
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
English Literature in a Visual Culture
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Feiten en / studie in cijfers
studentoordelen
deze opleiding | landelijk | |
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algemeen oordeel | 3.9 | 3.9 |
inhoud | 3.8 | 3.7 |
docenten | 4.2 | 4.1 |
studiefaciliteiten | 3.6 | 3.6 |
studielast | 3.6 | 3.4 |
studiebegeleiding | 3.5 | 3.5 |
In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.
Literary Studies: Italian Literature and Culture aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 30 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 3.9 uit 5.
Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Some of the positions of our graduates include:
- Consumer marketing manager at a multinational electronics company
- Editorial secretary & editor at a publishing house
- PhD candidate at Leiden University
- Publishing assistant at a publishing house
- Marketing and communications officer at a telecom company
- Policy advisor at a Dutch university
- Foreign rights manager at a publishing house
- Journalist at a press company
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