Linguistics and Communication Sciences
Radboud University • Nijmegen • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.
- 2. Previous Education
In order to get admission to this Master's you'll need a completed Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, in Communication Studies, in a modern language or a related area.
- 3. Knowledge Minimum
Sufficient talent for scientific research, as demonstrated in your Bachelor's thesis or in a dedicated research proposal.
- 4. Grade Average
Your average grade during the second and third years of your BA studies has to have been at least a 7.5 and your Bachelor's thesis had to have received a grade of at least 8.0.
- 5. Assessment Interview
- 6. Language Test
Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥100 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥7.0, subscores ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher. The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New-Zealand, United
- 7. Written Request
Language requirements
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
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Radboud University
NijmegenResearch 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.
Accreditations
Scholarships
- Eranet Mundus
- Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships
- NL Scholarship
- Radboud Scholarship Programme