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Leiden University BA English Language and Culture
Leiden University

BA English Language and Culture

3 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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EUR 2,314 / per year *

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* First year bachelor students: the statutory tuition fee of the academic year 2023-2024 for first-year bachelor students is €1157.

Introduction

In today’s world English is everywhere – from literature to films, from trade to international politics. Would you like to know more about this fascinating language and the cultures it represents, while learning to speak, write and read English at an advanced near-native level? Our English Language and Culture BA programme covers English in all its aspects, from the early middle ages to the present day.

Why English Language and Culture?

English is a truly global language, the mother tongue of approximately 380 million people, and spoken as a second language by over a billion more. 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 analyzing the relation between language changes and societal changes over the ages. Our program offers plenty of opportunities to read and study the rich literature 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.

Tailor-made programme

In the second and third year, you will be able to tailor the programme according to your interests by taking several specialisation courses. Also, in the third year, you will have the opportunity to choose a minor, do an internship or study abroad. This will allow you to prepare in the best possible way for the job market or for the next step in your academic career.

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.
  • By studying the English language and culture over the ages, you will develop an understanding of why and how society in the English-speaking world changed over time.
  • The entire programme is taught in English, which will support you in developing your language skills.
  • Our lecturers belong to the top of their field, whose current research is reflected in their teaching.
  • This is a programme with a personal approach, prioritising work in small groups and in close contact with the lecturers.
  • We have excellent facilities in Leiden, while Amsterdam and The Hague are within travelling distance. All three cities regularly feature events with international authors and thinkers.
  • You will be part of a lively international community of students and teachers.
  • Our programme is the perfect preparation for a career in academia, the public or private sector.
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