Masters Degrees in Languages, Literature & Culture, Netherlands

Are you interested in the study of literature? Investigate our tracks to see the courses we offer. The one-year Master's degree in Literary Studies offers three tracks and you should click on the links below to find out more detailed information about each of them. Read more

Welcome to the Master's track in European Literature and Interculturality. Based on cutting-edge research in literary studies, this unique and innovative literature programme is international in scope and comprises several modern European languages. Read more

In this programme we approach literature as a cultural medium from a comparative, theoretical perspective. Read more

The Master's in Asian Studies (Research) brings you access to Leiden University's leading expertise in the countries of Asia from their politics and literature to their languages. Read more

The two-year interdisciplinary research master in Latin American Studies addresses cutting-edge debates on the social and cultural issues in present-day Latin America and the Caribbean region. Read more

Civic-minded and specialised: You know how law works With a master's degree in Law under your belt, you will not only be civic-minded and specialised, but you will also fully understand how law works. In addition, with a master's degree in Law from VU Amsterdam you can go in many directions. Read more

Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research… Read more

The interdisciplinary Research Master Arts, Literature and Media offers the best of three worlds through a programme of well-designed courses, … Read more

Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research… Read more

How do children learn their mother tongue? How do non-native speakers learn a second language and what are the best teaching methods? What is involved in teaching a computer a language? In the Master's programme in Linguistics, you will explore these questions and more. Read more

Are you a socially conscious, critical thinker? Are you interested in politics and technology? And does the connection between innovation and society intrigue… Read more

At first sight, the arts and sciences appear to be worlds apart. While sciences draw on strict procedures, the arts seem to be exempted from such rules. Read more

How can we understand the EU’s response to the financial crisis or to the confrontation between Ukraine and Russia? How do we account for the EU’s reaction to the refugee crisis provoked by conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa? What is Europe’s peacekeeping role and capacity? The master's programme in European Studies trains you to answer these complex questions. Read more

The master's programme in European Public Affairs is designed to meet the growing need for professionals who have a solid understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of policy-making in Europe. Read more

What critical role do artists, philosophers, writers and poets play in today’s society? What is the point of art in public spaces? What can your… Read more