English Language and Culture
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
locatieLeiden |
diplomaba B Engelse Taal en Cultuur |
typeregulier |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur3 jaar deeltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code56806 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
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.
- This is a programme with a personal approach, prioritising work in small groups and in close contact with the lecturers.
- You will be part of a lively international community of students and teachers.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study, tutorial, working groupinstruction modes
The English Language and Culture programme focuses on four areas, namely: philology, literature, linguistics and language acquisition. If you take on the English Language and Culture programme, be prepared to put in a full working week of about 40 hours. Of this, an average of 15 hours will be spent in the classroom and in workgroups, for example, and the rest will be spent on independent study.
objectives
Once you have obtained your bachelor’s degree, you will be ready for a next step: continuing your studies or entering the labour market. Completing the English Language and Culture programme will give you an excellent preparation for both options.
After graduating from this bachelor’s programme you will be knowledgeable about the workings and the historical development of the English language. You will also have knowledge of and insight into the development of English literature in a historical-cultural perspective, as well as an active (writing, speaking) command of English at CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level C1 and a passive (reading, listening) command of English at CEFR level C2.
Graduates of the programme who want to further their academic education can continue with a master’s programme. Having successfully completed a master’s will significantly increase your chances of finding a position at academic level.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Your degree in English Language and Culture means that you will be an attractive candidate for a variety of employers. For example, you could not only work in education, communication, publishing or for the government, but also, in view of your excellent command of English and problem-solving skills, in the IT sector.
Our job market survey shows that 71% of our graduates find work within two months, and 79% of these find a job at academic or higher professional education levels immediately.
- 24% Education
- 14% Communication and marketing
- 10% IT
- 8% Government
- 6% Finances
- 6% Media and journalism
- 6% Wholesale and retail
- 4% Publishing/Books
- 2% Consultancy
- 2% Culture, sports and recreation
In concrete terms graduates of the English Language and Culture bachelor’s programme can expect to find positions that include those with:
- Leiden University
- Rathenau Institute (Dutch scientific advisory institute)
- Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden (Dutch grammar school)
- Het PR Bureau (Dutch public relations agency)
- Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs
- Koninklijke Bibliotheek (Dutch Royal Library)
- Penguin/Random House Publishers
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Utrecht University | Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies research | + aanv. eisen |
Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Burgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenleven | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Multimodal Communication | geen aanvullende eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Schrijven en Vertalen | + aanv. eisen |
Utrecht University | Comparative Literary Studies research | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Digital Humanities | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Educatie in de Taal- en cultuurwetenschappen - Engelse Taal en Cultuur full-time,part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Educatieve master Engels educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Euroculture (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Europese Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies research | + aanv. eisen |
Utrecht University | History and Philosophy of Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Language Variation and Multilingualism | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Engels educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
VU University Amsterdam | Letterkunde | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Letterkunde | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Linguistics | + 20 EC pre-master |
Utrecht University | Linguistics research | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Linguistics (Research) research | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Linguistics (specialisation) | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Linguistics and Communication Sciences (research) research | + cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
VU University Amsterdam | Language Description and Comparative Linguistics | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Literair bedrijf | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Literary Studies research | + cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
Leiden University | Literary Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Literary Studies (research MA) research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | English Literature and Culture | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Literatuur en Samenleving | geen aanvullende eisen |
Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Humanistiek | geen aanvullende eisen |
Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Zorgethiek en Beleid | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Modern Languages | + 20 EC pre-master |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Docent en Expert | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Neurolinguïstiek | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | North American Studies | + aanvullende vakeisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Taal- en Spraakpathologie | + 60 EC pre-master |
University of Amsterdam | Vertalen | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Taalwetenschappen/Linguistics | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Tourism and Culture | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | History, Culture and Politics | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Translation | + 30 EC pre-master |
University of Groningen | Writing, Editing and Mediating | geen aanvullende eisen |