Program Overview

Dutch Language and Culture Studies MA

The MA course in Dutch Language and Culture Studies aims to train professionals in Dutch language, as well as Dutch/Flemish literature, culture, and history, who are able to use this language on an advanced level, both in writing and speaking (level C2) and use it in their professions. Moreover, they gain in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Dutch literature, culture, and history.

Program Details

• Title: Dutch Language and Culture Studies MA
• Degree: Philologist of Dutch Language and Culture
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: FNYF/146-3/2016
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Germanic Studies
• Department: Department of Dutch Studies
• Language: Dutch
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 1
• Maximum number of students: 10

Description

The chief objective of the Department of Dutch Studies is to teach and research Dutch language, literature, and culture in its complexity. Dutch Studies embraces the language, literature, and culture of two countries: the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium. The MA program does not provide teaching qualifications.

Strength of Program

The MA programme in Dutch Language and Culture Studies aims to provide in-depth knowledge and skills (language, linguistic, literary, and cultural studies) necessary for the philological study of The Netherlands and the Flemish part of Belgium to its graduates. Our programme results in graduates with not only high proficiency in the Dutch language but also a familiarity with the societies and cultures of the countries where Dutch is spoken as the first language.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MA in Dutch Language and Culture Studies are sought in the following fields:

• The world of business
• The media
• The translation of books and periodicals
• Diplomacy
• International relations institutes and think-tanks
• Tourism
• Agencies responsible for grant applications
• Local government offices
• The arts

Job Examples

• Editor at publisher's houses, dailies, journals
• Journalist, essayist
• Tourist guide, cultural interpreter
• Interpreter, translator of literary and non-literary texts
• Front and back office professional at multilingual service-centres
• Project manager at government organisations
• Professionals in cultural diplomacy, embassies, cultural centres
• Dutch language teacher

Admission Requirements

• Entry requirements: Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a BA degree in the fields of German Studies BA, Specialized in Netherlandistic Studies.
• Language requirements: Dutch: C1 level (CEFR)
• English: It is recommended that all applicants speak a minimum of A2 level of English, even if it is not the language of tuition of their chosen programme.

Documents to Submit with Application

• Online application form
• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the main pages of the passport
• Copy of application fee payment receipt
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• Language certificate

Application Procedure

• Application deadlines: The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.
• Procedure of the application: The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Non-EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 31/05/2026
• Other costs: 100 EUR (Entrance exam fee)