Linguistics (specialisation) Leiden University

Overview

Why study Linguistics?

At the Linguistics (specialisation) MA programme at Leiden University you can explore the full breadth and depth of linguistics and language use. Courses on a broad array of topics can be combined along thematic or disciplinary lines that interest you most. This allows you to  focus on, for example, core theoretical areas (syntax, semantics, phonology), forensic and phonetic speech science, pragmatics and communication, language documentation in remote areas, language acquisition, or Indo-European linguistics.

Linguistics at Leiden University

• Benefit from the unique environment for the study of linguistics at Leiden, which boasts expertise in an exceptional range of subject areas and theoretical approaches.
• Choose one of the ready-made thematic or disciplinary routes through the programme, or potentially create one according to your individual interests.
• Benefit from Leiden’s excellent research facilities, including the Experimental Linguistics Labs: the Phonetics Lab, the EEG Lab, the Eye-tracking Lab and the Babylab.
• Gain professional experience by doing fieldwork, an internship, or an individual research project with a staff member, as part of the programme.
• Become part of the linguistics community at Leiden University by participating in events such as the MA Linguistics colloquium, Linguistic Movie Nights, or by becoming involved in the T.W.I.S.T. study association for BA and MA linguistics students in Leiden.