Programs/Bachelor/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Bachelor

English Language and Culture

★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students interested in computational linguistics and AI-driven language tech seeking a research-oriented double degree; consider the programme's theoretical focus versus more applied options at other Dutch universities.
Tuition · Intl
€13,793
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
94
DUO ↑68% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
26:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
Any VWO
profile required ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
?
no data yet
Median salary
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no data yet
Alumni
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no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
English Language and Culture has two tracks: English Language and Culture and American Studies. If you are interested in American Studies, please check the American Studies programme. Growing internationalisation increases the importance of the English language in our society. It's is the language of science, politics and business. In this programme you will become an expert in this area. English Language and Culture allows you to study all aspects of the English language as it has evolved across the centuries. At the same time, you immerse yourself in the culture and literature of Great Britain and other English-language regions. You study the classics of high and popular culture - Shakespeare, Stevenson, Downton Abbey, Little Britain, and much more. To become an expert in the field of English language, linguistics and culture, you will also have to immerse yourself in the culture, social relations, habits and eccentricities of the people for whom (British) English is their native language.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Group assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProjectResearch
About Radboud University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
Living in Nijmegen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Low
Population
179k

Progressive, historic, and student-friendly. Nijmegen has a relaxed, slightly alternative vibe compared to other Dutch cities. The city combines Roman history with modern student culture, creating a unique blend of old and new.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Radboud Honours AcademyHonourstraject
Excellente studenten kunnen deelnemen aan een disciplinair of interdisciplinair programma in combinatie met het programma van het tweede en derde bachelorjaar.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Letterkunde30%
Taalwetenschappen20%
Mediastudies (1-jarig)6%
Educatie en Communicatie in de Taal en cultuurwetenschappen4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 273%
Complete this degree45%
Continue studying after graduating76%
Women among first-years80%
Say workload is “just right”58%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 109 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities3.8
Career preparation2.7
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
?No admission requirements in source
Internships
?No data yet
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