Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Linguistics] From Leiden University

The BA in ?from??develops your knowledge on one of the most intriguing aspects of human knowledge and behaviour: language. Studying linguistics means learning about the fundamentals of human language, from its many sounds and sentence structures to the ways in which language influences how we think about the world.

• Join a university where over 60 languages are taught and researched. Leiden University is one of a handful of universities in the world with such a concentration of language academics and specialists.

• Specialise in what interests you most. With four separate study tracks and a wide range of electives and additional educational opportunities, you can customise your degree to meet your goals.

• Learn in small classes where you can enjoy regular, quality interaction with your teachers and fellow students.

• Gain the best start to your career. A linguistics qualification from Leiden University is respected by organisations worldwide.

Careers

Graduates of the BA in Linguistics programme are highly attractive candidates for employers in a wide range of industries, and as students for select master?s programmes. With this qualification, the choice is yours.

Do you want to follow a full academic programme? After obtaining your bachelor?s degree you can continue with a master?s programme. Once you have successfully completed your master?s you will have earned the title Master of Arts (MA). Your master?s diploma will increase your chances of finding a job or academic-level position.

Graduates of the BA in Linguistics programme have taken many different positions at a wide variety of organisations. These include work as a researcher, consultant, manager in a governmental or NGO, editor, writer or translator. Some of the organisations where alumni of our linguistics programme work are: McKinsey & Company, Leiden University Centre for Linguistics, and Brill Publishing.