Masters Degrees in Linguistics & Classics, Netherlands

Make the connections that lead to inspiring humanities research Keen to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories, methods and techniques of your research field, connecting them with other disciplines? Curious to find out how your research relates to societal issues? The Faculty of Humanities offers two Research Master's programmes:  Classics and Ancient Civilizations. Read more

The MA-track Classics offers education in a wide range of skills to the aspiring classicist. from in-depth analysis of all aspects of a Greek or Latin text to interdisciplinary and thematic studies of important facets of Classical Antiquity. Read more

Do you want to become an expert in the literature and linguistics of classical languages or in the cultures and religions of Ancient Greece, Rome or the Near East? Then the Master's in Classics and Ancient Civilizations – with its two distinct specialisations – may be the programme for you. 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

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

How do we acquire language? How is it processed in the brain? How do we use it? The very fact that we have and use languages is part of what makes us human. Read more

Artificial Intelligence is a fast-paced and challenging field that is making visible inroads into our everyday life. This Master's programme focuses on the theoretical symbolic foundations within Artificial intelligence. Read more

Are you interested in the history, literature and culture of classical, medieval and early modern civilizations? Do you aspire to a career in research? This track is just what you are looking for. Read more

Can you learn a second language the same way you learned your mother tongue? What is the best way to test the language proficiency level of students? Find out in this master's track. Read more

How is language constructed and which aspects can be distinguished and studied? How are these aspects realised in different language families and specific languages? European Linguistics is a one-year Master's track of the MA Linguistics which is based on the strengths of the Groningen linguistics sections (English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish). Read more

We live in a world where multilingualism is the norm and monolingualism the exception. Read more

How is language stored in the brain? How do we acquire a foreign language? Is it possible to forget your mother tongue? Which factors play a role in effective communication? Language and Cognition is a selective two-year Research Master's program that prepares you for entry into a related PhD program, or other research positions. Read more

How is language stored in the brain? What effects can brain damage have on our ability to use language? And why do some children have difficulty learning language? Find it out in this track. Read more