Clinical Linguistics / EMCL

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

How is language stored in the brain? What effects can brain damage have on our ability to use language? And why do some children have difficulty learning language? Find it out in this track.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA/MSc
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60817
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

The two-year international Research Master's track in Clinical Linguistics is part of the prestigious international Erasmus Mundus programme in Clinical Linguistics, EMCL-25. EMCL-25 is an integrated two-year Master's programme offered jointly by a consortium of the Universities of Groningen (NL), Ghent (B) and Eastern Finland (FI) and 26 associated partners from the academic, R&D, and clinical sector, finishing with a joint Msc degree from the three institutions. It is a full-time interdisciplinary and transnational university programme at the Masters level, providing integrated training in neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and clinical linguistics.

The regular study period is 24 months. It consists of 4 semesters; 2 teaching semesters, the third semester is a combination of a teaching semester and internship, the fourth semester to finish the masters thesis. After finishing this track you will receive a joint degree.

Most recent information on the EMCL-25 programme can be found at: emcl.eu

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

In Groningen, courses focus on neuroimaging, language processing, and developmental and acquired language disorders.
- Advanced course in Developmental and Acquired Speech and Language Problems
- Apps and Games in Clinical Linguistics
- Language Testing during Awake Surgery
- Neuroimaging and Language

Studieprogramma

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opbouwFor more course info go to: https://emcl.eu/
1e jaar
periode
1234
Statistics and Data Visualisation for Linguistics (Finland)
5 EC
Language and Languages - A Course on General Linguistics (Finland)
5 EC
Linguistic Reading Group (Finland)
3 EC
Empirical Research Methods in Linguistics (Finland)
5 EC
Introduction to Praat Script Programming for Clinical Linguistic (Finland)
2 EC
Introduction to Phonetics and the Praat Tool (Finland)
2 EC
Introduction to Developmental and Acquired Speech and Language Problems (Finland)
5 EC
Introduction to Python programming for linguistic research (Finland)
3 EC
Reading Acquisition and Dyslexia (Ghent)
4 EC
Internship preparation + "Meet the Employer Event" (Ghent)
5 EC
Bilingualism (Ghent)
4 EC
Advances in Psycholinguistics (Ghent)
3 EC
Eye-tracking in language research (Ghent)
3 EC
Computational models in psycholinguistics (Ghent)
4 EC
Statistics and Research Methods applied to the development and validation of language research tools (Ghent)
7 EC
2e jaar
periode
1234
ReMA Internship Linguistics EMCL (Various Locations)
10 EC
Advanced course in Developmental and Acquired Speech and Language Problems (Groningen
5 EC
Apps and Games in Clinical Linguistics
5 EC
Neuroimaging and Language (Groningen)
5 EC
Language testing during awake brain surgery (Groningen)
5 EC
Master's Thesis Linguistics EMCL (Various locations)
30 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
excursion, internship, laboratory work, research, research project, oral presentation, poster presentation, seminar, tutorial
study 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 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.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2026

aanmelding deadline : 15 december 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Note: it's not possible to start in February. For more information, please contact the study advisor.

Please read about the admission procedure on Admission EMCL+




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Prospective students with a Bachelor's degree in Linguistics or another Bachelor's degree with a substantial linguistics component are eligible for admission to this Master's track. Examples of these types of Bachelor's programmes are:

  • Speech and language pathology
  • Linguistics
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Psychology
  • Special education

cijferlijst
An excellent academic record: An overview of the results achieved so far within the Bachelor's degree programme and/or other university degree programmes is required.

resumee
A CV in EuroPass format, see the link below

taaltoets
Minimum English Language requirement of: TOEFL 600 (paper), 250 (computer) or 100 points (internet, with at least a score of 25 on the component 'writing') / IELTS of at least 7,0 (or above with at least a score of 6.5 on all separate components)/ Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Certificate.

reference letter
Two personal letters of recommendation from staff members who can comment on the students' affinity with and capacities for research.

motivatiebrief
A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for applying to the EMCL++ programme, including their expectations and interests.

inbegrepen in collegegeld
registration fee
excursions
insurance

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/7 University of Groningen
Clinical Linguistics / EMCL
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
31 eerstejaars
74% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
2/7 University of Groningen
Language and Communication Technologies (Double Degree Programme)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
31 eerstejaars
74% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
3/7 University of Groningen
Language and Cognition
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
31 eerstejaars
74% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
4/7 University of Groningen
Taalwetenschappen
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2017
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
31 eerstejaars
74% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
5/7 Leiden University
Linguistics (Research)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
44 eerstejaars
61% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
6/7 Utrecht University
Linguistics
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
26 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
7/7 University of Amsterdam
Linguistics (research MA)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

The aim of the Masters' track is to train highly qualified and advanced students who are excellently prepared for wide employability, by the unique combination of research training and an internship with an academic, R&D in neurotechnology, or clinical component.
This means that we prepare the students for employment in the academic, R&D and clinical field.
Importantly, the track is not meant to train students to become speech and language therapists.

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