Linguistics

How do children acquire their native language? Why are some politicians better at convincing the electorate than others? How have Germanic languages developed over the centuries? How and why do languages differ from one another? These are the kinds of questions linguists seek to answer. In this programme, you will explore many different aspects of language. In your first year, you will build a broad knowledge base. In your second and third year, you will focus on the specialisation of your choice.

Why Linguistics in Leiden

• We offer education based on our lecturers’ current research.
• You will study at one of the world’s leading linguistics institutes.
• We support you in developing in-depth specialist knowledge and academic and personal skills.
• This interdisciplinary programme explores how language connects to disciplines such as biology, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, communication science, anthropology, history, and archaeology.