Linguistics: Language and Society
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam • Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Additional Knowledge
The MA in Language and Society is open for application to all students holding a BA from the UvA or from another accredited university, in:
- One of the languages in which the candidate wishes to specialise (target language) with preferably 15-20 credits in linguistics.
- European Studies, with at least 30 credits of coursework in the target language.
- Linguistics, with at least 30 credits of coursework in the target language.
Please see: www.uva.nl/ma-language-society > Application and admissionNoteVisa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
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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University of Amsterdam
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The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632, is one of Europe's largest research universities with over 35,000 students. Located in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, it's renowned for social sciences, humanities, and business programs. Ranked #53 worldwide and known for its progressive academic culture.
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Scholarships
International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.
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