English has become the most important language for international communication. Around the world, millions of people use English in their daily and professional lives. In this specialisation of the Bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies, you will study spoken and written communication in English.
You will explore varieties of English worldwide, and, in courses like Global English, you will investigate how language evolves. What role does English play in society and in different social situations? Naturally, you will also develop your own skills in spoken and written English with a specific focus on different uses of English in a globalized world.
Apply what you’ve learned
The programme gives you plenty of opportunities to shape your own curriculum and follow your interests. For example, you can spend the semester allotted to your minor in year 3 at a university in an English-speaking country. Alternatively, you might choose to apply your knowledge of English in an internship.
VU Amsterdam is an international university located at Amsterdam’s Zuidas, the city’s main business district, which is home to many multinational companies and close to Schiphol Airport. This makes it the ideal place for a programme focused on the central role of English in society.