Humanities (research): Linguistics
Master
Are you looking for excellent expertise in linguistics, coupled with a challenging specialisation in newly developing research fields that are fundamentally relevant to today’s society? The Linguistics track trains you as a professional linguistic researcher, specialised in either Human Language Technology or Forensic Linguistics.
Human Language Technology
Human Language Technology is a rapidly evolving research field that holds an unique position between linguistics and computer science. A firm background in language technology and the ability to process large data sets are valuable tools in linguistic research. Through our intensive programme, you’ll become a true professional in human language technology.
Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Linguistics is a rapidly evolving field, which entails the application of linguistic analysis to legal issues and criminal investigations. The programme includes a mix of lectures, seminars, and hands-on practical work, where you'll have the opportunity to work on real-life case materials, analysing written and spoken language.
You'll do research with real-life implications, from solving linguistic puzzles as encountered in criminal investigations to improving professional communication and protecting those who may be at a linguistic disadvantage.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
Information not available
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 17,000
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 15,510
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://vu.nl/nl/onderwijs/master/humanities-research-linguistics/toelating
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 6.5
- IELTS listening
- 6.5
- IELTS reading
- 6.5
- IELTS writing
- 6.5
- IELTS speaking
- 600
- TOEFL paper based
- 250
- TOEFL computer based
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
| € 17,000 | |
| € 15,510 |
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,695 | |
| Information not available | |
| Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 31 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 31 May '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
| 1 Sep '28 | 31 May '28 | 1 Apr '28 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Orange Tulip Scholarship - China
These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.
Contact
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Main addressDe Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020
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