English Language and Culture

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding



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locatieLeiden
diplomaba B Engelse Taal en Cultuur
typeregulier
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur3 jaar deeltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code56806
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
As an English bachelor’s student in Leiden, you will acquire an excellent command of spoken and written English, while also learning to understand the language structure and the mechanics behind language acquisition. Moreover, you will have the chance to study the culture of Great Britain and other English-speaking countries in-depth, while analysing the relation between language changes and societal changes over the ages. Our programme offers plenty of opportunities to read and study the rich literatures of the English-speaking world, from Shakespeare to Derek Walcott, and from Beowulf to Zadie Smith. You will also get a taste of the Middle Ages while exploring texts in their original Old and Middle English.

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 onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.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 group
instruction 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

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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

instellingopleidinginstroomeisen
Utrecht UniversityAncient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies research+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekBurgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenlevengeen aanvullende eisen
VU University AmsterdamMultimodal Communicationgeen aanvullende eisen
VU University AmsterdamSchrijven en Vertalen+ aanv. eisen
Utrecht UniversityComparative Literary Studies research+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenDigital Humanitiesgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenEducatie in de Taal- en cultuurwetenschappen - Engelse Taal en Cultuur full-time,part-time educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityEducatieve master Engels educationalgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenEuroculture (EM)geen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenEuropese Studiesgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenHistorical, Literary and Cultural Studies research+ aanv. eisen
Utrecht UniversityHistory and Philosophy of Science researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLanguage Variation and Multilingualismgeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityLeraar VHO in Engels educational+ 60 EC pre-master
VU University AmsterdamLetterkundegeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLetterkundegeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityLinguistics+ 20 EC pre-master
Utrecht UniversityLinguistics research+ aanv. eisen
Leiden UniversityLinguistics (Research) research+ aanv. eisen
Leiden UniversityLinguistics (specialisation)+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLinguistics and Communication Sciences (research) research+ cijfergemiddelde
+ toelatingsgesprek
+ motivatiebrief
VU University AmsterdamLanguage Description and Comparative Linguistics+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLiterair bedrijfgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLiterary Studies research+ cijfergemiddelde
+ toelatingsgesprek
+ motivatiebrief
Leiden UniversityLiterary Studies+ aanv. eisen
University of AmsterdamLiterary Studies (research MA) researchgeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityEnglish Literature and Culture+ aanv. eisen
Leiden UniversityLiterature in Society. Europe and Beyondgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenLiteratuur en Samenlevinggeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekMaster Humanistiekgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekMaster Zorgethiek en Beleidgeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityModern Languages+ 20 EC pre-master
Radboud University NijmegenDocent en Expertgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenNeurolinguïstiek+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenNorth American Studies+ aanvullende vakeisen
Radboud University NijmegenTaal- en Spraakpathologie+ 60 EC pre-master
University of AmsterdamVertalengeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenTaalwetenschappen/Linguistics+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenTheoretical and Empirical Linguisticsgeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenTourism and Culturegeen aanvullende eisen
Radboud University NijmegenHistory, Culture and Politics+ aanv. eisen
Leiden UniversityTranslation+ 30 EC pre-master
University of GroningenWriting, Editing and Mediatinggeen aanvullende eisen
bron: doorstroommatrix.nl