Italian Literature and Culture
| Specialisation of: | Literary Studies |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Master of Arts in Literary Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | Italian |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60813 |
This specialisation offers advanced studies in all areas of Italian literature, while the close co-operation between the three co-operating universities (Leiden, Amsterdam and Utrecht) ensures you have access to the broadest range of courses available from such a master’s programme in the Netherlands.
Career
Your skills will be especially sought after by multi-nationals that maintain a business presence in Italy. The demand for graduates with qualifications in the Italian language has increased steadily over the past few years.
You will find employment opportunities open to you in a variety of sectors, including:
- Publishers of books and periodicals (in management or as literary translator)
- Translation agencies
- Commercial language institutes
- The diplomatic service
- Italian companies in their own countries
- The tourism industry
- Adult education
- Ministries (for example, as a policy advisor or public relations officer)
- Newspapers
- Banking and consultancy
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 )
