University of Groningen, Full Time MA Degrees in Linguistics

How is language constructed and which aspects can be distinguished and studied? How are these aspects realized in different language families and specific languages? THE PROGRAM HAS 3 NEW SPECIALIZATIONS: Vertalen in Europa, The Human Language System and Language Development and Variation. Read more

How is language stored in the brain? How do we acquire a foreign language? How can we explain patterns of language use in terms of underlying structures, and also the role of language in society? The Language and Cognition programme offers training in linguistics which reflects the areas of expertise among linguists at the University of Groningen. Read more

This Master's programme focuses on the human language ability. You will study language acquisition, the structure of language and its characteristics, or language disorders. 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

Can you learn a second language the same way you learned your mother tongue? How does our brain cope with two or more languages? What is the best way to test the language proficiency level of students? How can computers and online technology help to learn a language? And how do we find out whether a given teaching pedagogy is effective? Find out in this master's track. Read more

How do we cope with the information overload of modern media? What is the best way to collect data in a multilingual environment? Find out in this international Double Degree track. Read more

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

Do you know more languages than the language you are reading right now? Chances are, you are bilingual or multilingual. We live in a world where multilingualism is the norm and monolingualism the exception. Read more