Radboud University

MA in Linguistics: Language Variation and Multilingualism

• This programme is designed for students with a background in linguistics, or a combined background of language studies or communication, and linguistics.
• Gain the theoretical insights for further research in the field, or for practical application in designing language or communication coaching programmes.
• Opportunity to study a broad range of topics, from how the brain processes language, to how language influences people and society.
• This programme prepares you for a career as a researcher, teacher, editor or journalist, or consultant.

Why study Linguistics at Radboud University?

As a student at Radboud, you will be surrounded by some of the best Linguists in the world. Radboud University's Linguistics programme was ranked #1 in the world in 2017 according to CWUR. Radboud is home to two of the best Linguistics research programmes: The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the Donder's Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour.

The Master's programme in Linguistics gives you immense freedom to choose your focus and the courses that interest you. Radboud encourages you to take a multi-disciplinary approach to your education. This means you will be studying and doing research on the topics that you are passionate about, and preparing yourself for a future career in the field of linguistics.