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The pre-master’s programme carries a maximum of 33 credits. Within the programme, you take linguistic and academic subjects.

If you are eligible for admission, the admissions committee will determine the structure of your individual pre-master's programme based on your previous education and specialisation preferences.

  • For example, the Taalstoornissen specialisation of the Master Linguistics includes courses such as Academic Skills, First Language Acquisition, and Dyslexia. 
  • In the Language and AI specialisation of the Master Taalwetenschappen you can expect courses such as Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Python or Academic English.

Check out the Studyguide to get an idea right now of the subjects that you will possibly take.

This pre-master’s programme can only be started in September.

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Saturday 7 March 2026

Want to apply for the pre-master's Linguistics?

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