Applied Linguistics

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.07 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 11.7 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
80 place StudyQA ranking:5760 Duration:12 months

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This one-year Master's track focuses on foreign language teaching. It offers theoretical insights to help assess language-teaching methods and applied linguistics research. You will study the process of learning and the use of second languages. The track allows you to focus your research on your language of choice, for instance Dutch as a second language, but also French, German, Swedish, Chinese, or any other language. You will approach second language acquisition from many different angles, including psychology, social interaction and language teaching. You will be introduced to the field of linguistics, language acquisition and language teaching theory. The programme focuses especially on Dynamic System Theory, which explains how cultural differences become bodily differences. You will learn about the social, cultural and political processes that play a role in using a language or that may cause the use of a second language to decline. You will explore didactic applications of recent research and theoretical developments, and learn about computer assisted language learning.

Instruction modes

literature study, internship, research project, lecture, group assignment, group discussion, self evaluation, individual assignment, self study, integration module, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Minimum language requirements of TOEFL iBT 97 (with a minimum of 24 on writing skills) or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). ERK level C1.

Other requirements

  1. taaltoets cijfer Minimum language requirements of TOEFL iBT 97 (with a minimum of 24 on writing skills) or IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). ERK level C1.
  2. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BA in modern languages, linguistics or education.


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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