English Language and Culture
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Is English your favourite subject at school? How does the Netflix series Bridgerton combine the novels of Jane Austen with modern thoughts on women, race and equality? In an ever-growing diverse society, how will studying linguistics improve your communication and analytical skills?
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBA |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50290 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursheeft honours track |
English is a global language. In literature and films, international politics and the corporate world, English is everywhere. It is only by studying the language and its cultures that we can understand its impact across the world. While acquiring key skills in analysis, interpretation, critical thinking, research and independence, you will have the opportunity to study your favourite authors from across the English-speaking world. The bachelor English Language and Culture at the University of Groningen is the oldest in The Netherlands and over the past decade has been the highest rated programme.
At the University of Groningen, you will gain a deep understanding of the literary, cultural and linguistic evolution of the English language from its early medieval origins up to the present day. Our programme covers the rich literatures, language developments and cultures of the British Isles and North America, as well as other countries where English is used. Throughout the course of their study, students have the opportunity to tailor their study to their specific interests and needs.In an ever-growing international environment, there is an increasing need for employees and researchers with a high level of English. Taught by lecturers at the top of their fields, this programme provides a personal approach, prioritizing working in small classes in close contact with staff. You will be part of a lively international community of students and teachers who bring their innovative research into the classroom. This programme develops your writing, presentation and debating skills for both an academic and professional context, preparing you for entering an international job market.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
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- We offer a programme in line—in terms of content and quality—with leading British and North American universities.
- Our programme is tailored to your needs, with small classrooms that facilitate plenty of interaction with your lecturers and fellow classmates.
- With a range of electives you can design your programme to meet your ambitions and interests.
- Over the past decade, our BA and MA courses have been rated as the best in The Netherlands in the Keuzegids university rankings.
- Our academic staff have a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Their research contributes to pressing debates in society and their findings are brought into the classroom to shape education.
- Our student body is composed of domestic and international students. This year’s cohort, for instance, had 30% international students from countries such as Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Romania, the USA, India, China and others.
- We foster independent thinking and always strive to provide the care and support needed for each student to fulfil their potential.
- Our learning community celebrates diversity in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age and neurotypes.
Studieprogramma
opbouwPlease note that above is the programme for the current academic year (2025-2026).
From 2026-2027, the courses of this programme will change. More will be announced in autumn 2025.
From 2026-2027, the courses of this programme will change. More will be announced in autumn 2025.
1e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Persuasive Expression | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Sentence Structure | 5 EC | ||||||||
Making Meaning: Introduction to English Literatures 1 | 5 EC | ||||||||
Knowledge and Power | 5 EC | ||||||||
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Composition | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Sound Structure | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Literatures: The Beginnings until 1550 | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Literatures from 1550: Periods and Contexts | 5 EC | ||||||||
EAP: Argumentation | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Sociolinguistics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Chaucer: Works and Background | 5 EC | ||||||||
Literary Theory for English Studies | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar Unlike many BA English programmes, Groningen's curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in a variety of literary and linguistic approaches to a range of texts from different historical periods. After attaining this knowledge, students then will gain a deep and nuanced understanding of their chosen specialisation.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
EAP: Popular Contexts | 5 EC | ||||||||
Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Language Change | 5 EC | ||||||||
Literature and the Supernatural keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Meaning and Use | 5 EC | ||||||||
Reading Middle English | 5 EC | ||||||||
EAP: Research Reports | 5 EC | ||||||||
Victorian Literature and Culture OR, in alternate years, The Romantic Revolution keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
EAP: Debate and Discussion | 5 EC | ||||||||
The Class Struggle in Modern Fiction (5 EC, facultatief) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Urban and Hip-hop Linguistics OR, in alternate years: English Linguistics: Phonology Laboratory keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
King Arthur, Romance and Empire. Or, in alternate years, Marvels, Monsters, and Mysteries (5 EC, optional) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English as a Lingua Franca keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Employed keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Psycholinguistics, OR, in alternate years, Linguistics: Research Tools keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Syntax OR, in alternate years, English Linguistics: First Language Acquisition keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Pirates and Poets: Viking Encounters in the British Isles keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Legacies of the Enlightenment Or, in alternate years: Broken Images: Anglophone Modernism keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Shakespeare at Stratford keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Saints and Sinners in Medieval England. Or, in alternate years, Controversy and Dispute in Medieval English Literature keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
World Literatures in English OR, in alternate years: American Literature and Social Justice keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Employed keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
3e jaar In year 3, students can choose from a range of modules to hone their specialisation. During the course of your degree, you may choose to pursue a minor or undertake a work placement. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad. Groningen has established links with British and Irish universities, as well as several other top institutions from across Europe. In addition, students will have the opportunity to write a dissertation.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Crossing Borders keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
Controversial Literature keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Language Variation keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Language and Culture of Early Medieval England keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
BA Dissertation (Linguistics, Medieval Literature or Modern Literature) | 10 EC | ||||||||
Special Topic Medieval Literature and Culture keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
English Linguistics: Language in Interaction keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Intersectional Approaches to Twenty-First Century Women's Writing keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
minors
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
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
excursion, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorialstudy guidance
If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program, 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.bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
You will be offered study advice after the first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
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.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 september 2025
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
1 september 2026
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| VWO E&M | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| VWO C&M | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| hbo-p | Taaleis Engels: een VWO diploma, een deelcertificaat voor VWO Engels (cijfer 6 of hoger), minimum TOEFL eis iBT 90 (met een minimum van 21 voor alle onderdelen), of IELTS 6.5 (met een minimum van 6 voor alle onderdelen) of Cambridge C1 Advanced of C2 Proficiency met een minimum score van 180. Klik op de link voor meer informatie: https://www.rug.nl/let/studeren-bij-ons/bachelor/aanmelding-en-inschrijving/language-requirements-ba |
De stad
studievereniging
NUTS
NUTS has been the study association of the English department in Groningen for over 40 years, and we are still going strong. We make studying English a lot of fun by organising all sorts of activities throughout the year. Our diverse events include: drinks, high-teas, pub crawls, pub quizzes, book clubs, game nights and career events. As a NUTS-member, you benefit from a discount on your study books at Studystore (via our website) and free entrance to most of our events. Besides this,NUTS annually organizes a trip abroad to for example the UK or Ireland.Check out our website www.svnuts.com or follow us on instagram (@svnuts)!
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/3 University of Groningen
English Language and Culture
English Language and Culture
| star Elsevier |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 52 eerstejaars |
| 76% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
2/3 Radboud University Nijmegen
American Studies
American Studies
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 45 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
3/3 Radboud University Nijmegen
English Language and Culture
English Language and Culture
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 45 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
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Na de studie
After graduating from the BA English Language and Culture programme, you will be equipped with academic and professional skills that will prepare you for further study at MA and PhD levels and for the job market. You will have developed the ability to:
- Think independently
- Present in a professional setting
- Work as a part of a team
- Undertake individual research projects
- Communicate professionally for a range of different audiences, from a generalist popular audience to academic specialists
Continuing Education
After graduation, you may want to continue your academic education. The BA English Language and Culture qualifies you for many Master’s programmes. A Master’s degree will earn you the title of Master of Arts (MA) and significantly increase your employment prospects. The vast majority (some 80%) of our graduates continue their education at Master’s level, with a number of these students going on to doctoral research. Our students typically undertake one of the following Master’s programmes:One-year Master's degrees
Two-year research Master's degrees
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Your degree in English Language and Culture is the perfect preparation for your future career. As an English graduate, you will not only have obtained a broad and detailed understanding of the English language, its history and cultural contexts, but will have acquired specialist skills that are highly sought after by numerous institutions and companies. Our graduates think critically, are self-motivated, disciplined, reflective and have an excellent style of communication.
Your degree in English Language and Culture will make you an attractive candidate for a variety of employers. Some career trajectories our graduates choose include publishing, politics, cultural organisations, tourism, public relations and communication, marketing and consultancy.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| University of Groningen | American Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Applied Linguistics - TEFL | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Arts, Cognition and Criticism | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Arts, Media and Literary Studies research | + 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 | Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies research | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Communicatie en Beïnvloeding | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Communicatie en Educatie | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Communicatiekunde | + 60 EC pre-master |
| University of Groningen | Computercommunicatie | + 60 EC pre-master |
| University of Groningen | Cultural Leadership 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 |
| University of Groningen | English Literature and Culture | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Euroculture (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Europese Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Film and Contemporary Audiovisual Media | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Geschiedenis | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Global Communication and Diversity | geen aanvullende eisen |
| 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 |
| VU University Amsterdam | Linguistics research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Leiden University | Linguistics | + 20 EC pre-master |
| University of Groningen | Informatiekunde | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Kunstgeschiedenis | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Landschapsgeschiedenis | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Language and Cognition research | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Engels educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Engels educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Leiden University | Linguistics (Research) research | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Linguistics (specialisation) | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Literary Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond | geen aanvullende 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 |
| Leiden University | Modern Languages | + 20 EC pre-master |
| 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 | Noord-Amerika Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Oude Geschiedenis part-time | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Leiden University | Translation | + 30 EC pre-master |
| University of Groningen | Past, Present and Future | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Vertalen in Europa | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Writing, Editing and Mediating | geen aanvullende eisen |
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