Minorities & Multilingualism

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

						
							Please note that this programme will officially no longer be offered as of the 2025-2026 academic year, see below for more information.
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locatieGroningen
diplomaBA 
typeregulier, 180 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56012
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
Hundreds of languages are spoken throughout the world, many of these by minority groups. In our BA programme Minorities & Multilingualism you learn about the languages, cultures, histories and politics of ethnolinguistic minorities across the globe.

Language, Culture and Diversity
More than ever, our societies are diverse. Future leaders in education, business, and politics must address this diversity: they need diversity management skills.
Our programme covers courses on linguistics, political and cultural history, and social sciences, including a stay abroad (optional). You will encounter a broad range of topics: globalisation, migration and minorities, diversity management, and multilingualism.
You learn how to investigate, critically reflect, assess, and act upon these topics. You become able to formulate solutions and produce policy advice that helps organisations and communities deal with diversity.

Frisian
This Bachelor's programme offers you the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge to the local context by studying Frisian: you may follow a special Frisian track (60 ECTS) or choose a minor in Frisian (30 ECTS).

Please note that starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, this programme will no longer be offered (again). Read more in the news release about the discontinuation of Minorities & Multilingualism.

Sign up now for the Open Day on Saturday 13 April!


					

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

Keuzegids topopleiding
2016 : score 88

We offer a unique perspective. Minorities & Multilingualism is the only programme of its kind in the Netherlands. Each course is uniquely designed to take the perspective of minorities or multilingualism as its starting point.

One of the things characterising our programme is the focus on intensive working collaborations between staff and students. By prioritising small groups over large auditoriums, the students are guaranteed to have intense contact with our inspiring group of lecturers. Our lecturers are experts in various fields (such as history, linguistics, anthropology, cultural studies), so that you will learn to see the issues surrounding minorities from a variety of perspectives.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar
2e jaar
3e jaar

opbouwDisclaimer: The second and third-year course units shown in the table are subject to change in the event of alterations to the programme.

1e jaar In the first year, you'll acquire foundational knowledge on the topics in the programme. You'll attend courses on the history of (linguistic) minorities in Europe, language change, multilingualism in society and linguistics.

	1	2	3	4
	periode
Introduction to Linguistics I	5 EC
Minority Languages I	5 EC
Introduction to Minority Studies I: Global Minorities	5 EC
Frisian as a Minority Language I keuzevak	5 EC
Minority Languages II		5 EC
Intro to Linguistics II: Multil. Spkrs		5 EC
Intro. to Min. Studies II: Basic Conc		5 EC
Frisian as a Minority Language II keuzevak		5 EC
Elective keuzevak			10 EC
Intersectionality and super diversity keuzevak			10 EC
Multilingualism I: Social + Linguistic			5 EC
Minorities in Europe I: Histories			5 EC
Countries/Societies of the Middle East keuzevak			5 EC
Frisian Language Proficiency Ia keuzevak			5 EC
Multilingualism II: Education				5 EC
Minorities in Europe II: Cont. Issues				5 EC
Frisian Language Proficiency Ib keuzevak				5 EC

2e jaar In year two you extend your knowledge. The courses deal with themes relating to the cultural diversity of minorities and their cultural representations in arts and literature. In addition, you'll develop your research skills and apply these in the local 'lab'. You'll also make a start with your minor, or you can opt to specialise in Frisian.

	1	2	3
	periode
Elective 1 keuzevak	10 EC
Research Methodology I	5 EC
Min. Repr in Arts, Culture and Media I	5 EC
Frisian Language Proficiency IIb keuzevak	5 EC
Research Methodology II		5 EC
Min. Repr in Arts, Culture and Media II		5 EC
Frisian Language Proficiency IIa keuzevak		5 EC
Into the local laboratory: Cultural Her.			10 EC
Into the local laboratory: Language			10 EC
History of Frisia keuzevak			10 EC
Elective 1 keuzevak			10 EC
Intersectionality and superdiversity keuzevak			10 EC

3e jaar In year three you will complete your studies and look ahead to future study and/or career opportunities. You can spend a semester at a university abroad, or complete an internship. In the final semester, you'll write your Bachelor thesis.

	1	3
	periode
Minor keuzevak	30 EC
Fryske Literatuer keuzevak	10 EC
Frisian Linguistics keuzevak	10 EC
Aldfrysk keuzevak	10 EC
BA Thesis M&M afstuderen		10 EC
M&M Diversity Management		10 EC
Diversity in Education		10 EC

track Frisian

As part of the full programme Minorities & Multilingualism students can follow a specialisation track in Frisian language and culture. For more information see link above.

minor Minors

The fifth semester of your studies is dedicated to your Minor: a coherent set of future-oriented course units. It prepares you for a follow-on Master's degree program or for entering the labour market. You can opt for a Career Minor, a Minor abroad, a University Minor or a Faculty Minor.

Onderwijs

onderwijs
bindend studieadviesBSA
honours

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, literature study, research, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial

study guidance

If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact our study advisors. They know all the ins and outs of the programme: minors, study abroad and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

study abroad

As part of your studies we encourage students who want to, to spend a semester at a university abroad. In this way, you'll be able to experience what you have learned in the courses in a different setting.

bindend studieadvies

minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden

honours-/excellence program University of Groningen Honours College

The Honours College will give talented, motivated students the chance to be challenged even more by following Honours programmes and taking part in numerous other activities.

The Honours College comprises a broadening part and a deepening part and has a study load of 30 ECTS credit points besides the 180 ECTS credit points from your regular Bachelor programme.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13100

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelaatbare profielen

VWO N&T	aangevuld met If you have passed the VWO (pre-university education) exam in English, you satisfy the language requirement.
VWO N&G	aangevuld met If you have passed the VWO (pre-university education) exam in English, you satisfy the language requirement.
VWO E&M	aangevuld met If you have passed the VWO (pre-university education) exam in English, you satisfy the language requirement.
VWO C&M	aangevuld met If you have passed the VWO (pre-university education) exam in English, you satisfy the language requirement.
hbo-p	Language requirement English: Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. For more information, see: https://www.rug.nl/let/studeren-bij-ons/bachelor/aanmelding-en-inschrijving/language-requirements-ba

De stad

studievereniging

Multi

Multi is the study association of the bachelor programme Minorities & Multilingualism at the University of Groningen. They organise study related activities, but also fun drinks with other students and professors.

Na de studie

If you want to continue with a Master's degree programme after your graduation, as most students do, you will have a wide range of programmes to choose from. With a Bachelor's degree in Minorities and Multilingualism, you have access to the following Master's tracks at the University of Groningen:

Applied Linguistics - TEFL
Multilingualism
Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics
Digital Humanities
Euroculture (Erasmus Mundus)
International Humanitarian Action (Erasmus Mundus)
Arts, Media and Literary Studies (research)
Cultural Leadership (research)

When this BA programme is combined with certain faculty minors, you gain direct access to more Master’s tracks, such as Communication Studies, Dutch Studies (Dutch taught), and Journalism.

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

With a degree in M&M you are widely qualified on the job market. You have knowledge of issues surrounding minority groups in society, which makes you a suitable candidate to work at governmental agencies, as a policy advisor in education, diversity, minorities or cultural heritage. Or report on minority politics by becoming a journalist. Your knowledge of multilingualism and diversity management is valuable in careers where you have to deal with people from different (linguistic) backgrounds.

How can a city deal with multilingualism in the public domain? As a language policy advisor your knowledge of this comes in handy. Or specialize in multilingualism in the workplace and develop communication strategies for (international) companies. With a specialization in Frisian you are able to work in the Frisian cultural sector; at the Historic and Literary Center Tresoar, the Afûk, or the Fryske Akademy.

aansluitende masteropleidingen

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
University of Groningen	Applied Linguistics - TEFL	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Arts, Cognition and Criticism	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit voor Humanistiek	Burgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenleven	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Cultural Leadership research	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Digital Humanities	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	East Asian Studies	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Educatie in de Taal- en cultuurwetenschappen - Friese Taal en Cultuur full-time,part-time educational	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Euroculture (EM)	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	European Politics in a Global Perspective	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Europese Letteren en Interculturaliteit	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Europese Studies	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Film and Contemporary Audiovisual Media	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Geopolitics & Connectivity	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Geschiedenis	+ 30 EC pre-master
University of Groningen	Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	History and Heritage Consultancy	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	History of Architecture and Town planning	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	International Political Economy	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	International Relations and International Organization	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	International Security	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC)	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Language and Cognition research	+ aanv. eisen
Leiden University	Linguistics (Research) research	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit voor Humanistiek	Master Humanistiek	geen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit voor Humanistiek	Master Zorgethiek en Beleid	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Midden-Oostenstudies	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Multilingualism	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Music, Theatre and Performance Studies	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Neerlandistiek	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Neurolinguïstiek	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Oude Geschiedenis part-time	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Religion, Conflict and Globalization	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (EM) research	+ cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief
University of Groningen	Theologie & Religiewetenschappen research	+ cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief
University of Groningen	Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics	geen aanvullende eisen
University of Groningen	Past, Present and Future	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Vertalen in Europa	+ aanv. eisen
University of Groningen	Werk en Zingeving	+ aanv. eisen

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Potentiële beroepen

ambtenaar
beleidsmedewerker taal, cultuur, erfgoedA policy maker develops and evaluates a policy and may assist in the execution of the policy.
communicatie-expertAs a communication expert in the field of intercultural communication you advise national and international organizations on efficient and effective communication.
diverse functiesStudents who follow the Frisian track can carry out various functions in Friesland after graduation. Think of a job with the provincial government or medium-sized cultural institutions, such as Tresoar, Afûk, Frisian Museum and Omrop Fryslân.
diversity manager en adviseurA diversity manager manages cultural diversity in the workplace and in organizations, and makes policies that provide solutions to societal challenges such as equal opportunities on the job market, in education and healthcare, and the participation of refugees in the community.
docent
journalist
onderzoeker
vertaler
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