You love the English language, British or American. You don’t have to brilliant at it, but must be motivated to learn it at near-native level. You are also interested in its structure and origins, and above all, you want to study your favourite books in their cultural and historical context.
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Language
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English
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Duration
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3 years
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Degree
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Bachelor of Arts
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Start programme
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1 September 2012
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Deadline for application
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EU/EEA citizens: 15 May 2012
Non EU/EEA citizens: 15 April 2012
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Tuition fee EU/EER citizens
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2012/2013: € 1,771 per year
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Tuition fee Non EU/EER citizens
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2012/2013: € 7,500 per year
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Details
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Detailed information about tuition fees
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Accreditation
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Accredited by the Dutch Government
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Course code
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56806
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General information
The Bachelor’s degree programme in English Language and Culture concentrates on all aspects of the English language and literature written in English: language proficiency, linguistics and history of the English language, and the literature from the Middle Ages down to the present day, from the birthplace of the language in England to the United States and all parts of the Commonwealth. The programme is characterized by a broad and integrated approach to language and literature, with the latter field often being placed in a sociohistorical framework.
The three-year programme acquaints you with various subdisciplines:
- English proficiency
- Modern English linguistics
- Modern English Literature
- Socio-political and cultural history of the English speaking countries
- Historical Linguistics and Old and Middle English Literature
and trains you in a number of skills such as writing, critical data collection and analysis, and literary appreciation.
Career prospects
As a graduate you have a broad range of career possibilities in:
- publishing, writing and editing
- translation
- journalism
- diplomacy and international relations
- cultural organizations
- post-graduate research
- teaching
- international commerce and business
Admission requirements
- A high school diploma equivalent to a Dutch high school diploma (i.e. German Abitur, International Baccalaureate)
- Sufficient English language skills: TOEFL: 580/237/92 or IELTS: 6.5
Please visit the website
of the Bachelor’s programme English Language and Culture for detailed information
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