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
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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.

Entry requirements

  • BA (or equivalent) in Italian Language and Culture
  • Thorough proficiency in Italian: CEFR; listening: C1; reading: C1; oral interaction: B2; oral production: B2; writing: B2
  • Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230/88-90, evidenced by an appropriate test.
    This requirement does not apply if you have:
    • completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
    • an International Baccalaureate, or
    • a Dutch VWO diploma

Students who have a BA in Italian Language and Culture from Leiden University do not have to apply for admission.

Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree are not eligible for admission.