French Language and Linguistics
| Specialisation of: | Linguistics |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Master of Arts in Linguistics |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time and part-time |
| Duration: | 1 year (full-time); 1,5 years (part-time) |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | French |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60815 |
The MA specialisation in French Language and Linguistics offers you in-depth courses in a wide array of linguistic topics on theoretical and applied linguistics, including language acquisition, syntax, and semantics. Apart from applying the French language on an academic level – as all courses, papers and presentations are in French – the programme offers language courses for special purposes, such as economic and legal French. You will discuss matters of interest such as, how do language and people influence each other? What is the real function of language? Courses are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
Career
Alumni of the MA in French Language and Culture can be found working in a great number of professions requiring specialist linguistic or communication skills. For example, you will be qualified to work within:
- Publishing
- Translation and text companies
- French companies operating in the Netherlands
- Trade and export
- Tourist organisations
- Embassies and ministries
- Daily and weekly newspapers and periodicals
- Banking and consultancy
- Secondary and adult education
Teacher-training programme
If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can follow a teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education once you have graduated from the master’s programme. You have to speak fluent Dutch to follow the course, and there are some additional entry requirements.
Some figures about graduates of European language and culture studies
How succesfull are they in finding a job?
- 94 % found a job within six months.
- 72 % found their first job at academic or HBO (higher professional) level.
- 91 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Teaching: 221
- Business services: 201
- Publishing / book sector: 105
- Communication and journalism: 89
- Research; 89
- Government / semi-government: 79
- Other: 216
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of European language and culture studies (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )
