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Modern Languages (MA)

In the specialisation in Modern Languages you will explore the structure, acquisition, history and use of one or more of these five languages in depth: Chinese, English, French, German and/or Italian.

Why study Modern Languages at Leiden University?

The specialisation in Modern Languages allows you to further develop your knowledge and skills in language and linguistics. The courses offer a broad range of topics, including the structure of the language, how languages evolve over time and how they can vary from place to place, how people acquire them and how people use them in context. 

The programme allows you to specialise in:

 These languages are among the most widely spoken and best-studied languages in the world. 

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What are your career prospects?

This Master's transforms you into an expert on the language(s) of your choice  and prepares you for a broad range of professions. Our graduates work in diverse fields, including education, research, communication and marketing, and publishing.

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Is Modern Languages the programme for you?

Do you want to study the language(s) of your interest? And do you want to know everything about language structure, language acquisition, language history and language use? Then Modern Languages at Leiden University is the right Master's programme for you. Find out if you are eligible for this Master's programme by checking the admission requirements. 

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A centre of expertise on languages and cultures of the world

When it comes to languages and cultures, Leiden University is the university. The global expertise present places our university at the top. In Leiden and The Hague, we study languages and cultures from all regions of the world and from prehistory to the present day. In this way we create a broad view of the world; the key to mutual understanding.

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