Modern Languages
Master
The specialisation in Modern Languages allows you to further develop your knowledge and skills in language and linguistics. The courses offer a broad range of topics, including the structure of the language, how languages evolve over time and how they can vary from place to place, how people acquire them and how people use them in context.
The programme allows you to specialise in:
- Chinese Language and Linguistics
- English Language and Linguistics
- French Language and Linguistics
- German Language and Linguistics
- Italian Language and Linguistics
These languages are among the most widely spoken and best-studied languages in the world. This Master's transforms you into an expert on the language(s) of your choice and prepares you for a broad range of professions. Our graduates work in diverse fields, including education, research, communication and marketing, and publishing.
Do you want to study the language(s) of your interest? And do you want to know everything about language structure, language acquisition, language history and language use? Then Modern Languages at Leiden University is the right Master's programme for you. Find out if you are eligible for this Master's programme by checking the admission requirements.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
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ECTS credits
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Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 22,300
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/linguistics/modern-languages/admission-and-application/admission-requirements
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 22,300 | |
InstitutionalThe 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. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 15 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
Scholarships
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