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Teacher Education in German
Are you excited about education? Do you enjoy working with children and young adults? Train to become a German teacher at our great international campus. Taking the Teacher Education in German programme from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht you will work towards a rewarding career teaching German as a foreign language in Dutch secondary education, or at vocational or language schools.

Teacher Education in Spanish
Spanish is truly a global language with over 400 million native speakers. As we travel more and more – for work and leisure – the language is becoming increasingly important. Do you speak Spanish and would you like to teach it to others? Then the Teacher Education in Spanish programme from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht is for you!

Jazz
When you choose the Jazz study programme at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, you choose a life with your instrument or your voice. A passion that you have been working on for years. You are driven, you want to reach the highest level musically and make music your profession. Then studying jazz at the Prins Claus Conservatorium is an excellent choice.
University College Roosevelt
The University College Roosevelt programme at Utrecht University offer a learning experience focused on self-development, a personalized curriculum, and real-world learning that prepares you to thrive both academically and beyond the classroom.
History
This History programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam takes a unique approach by focusing on how history shapes present-day societies. You focus on modern history and political, cultural, social and economic issues.
English Language and Culture
During the English Language and Culture programme at Utrecht University, not a day will go by without you learning a new English word. In Utrecht, one of the ways you learn the language is by reading great authors ̶ not just by studying grammar.
Literary Studies
Students taking the Literary Studies programme at Utrecht University will take a comparative look at literature of all eras, ranging from antiquity to the present time, focusing both on literature in itself and on its relation to other art forms and types of media. This programme takes in everything from epic poems to novels, and from novels to fan fiction.
Literary and Cultural Analysis
The Literary and Cultural Analysis programme of the University of Amsterdam highlights philosophical, political, and social perspectives on culture. The programme is perfectly suited to students who have an active and broad interest in contemporary culture, literature and the arts.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
To help solve our world’s biggest challenges, we need experts who are able to look at societal issues from various perspectives.The Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme at Utrecht University meets this need. The programme provides high-level, intensive training for students who are eager to find solutions to the world’s most pressing problems.
Linguistics
Language is present in all aspects of our daily lives and our capacity to use it makes human beings unique as a species. In the Linguistics programme of the University of Amsterdam, you will explore both the structure and acquisition of language as well as the diversity of language around the world.
RASL Dual Degree
Do you have an artistic talent, as well as a hunger for academic knowledge? You can mix arts and academia in metropolitan Rotterdam with this RASL Dual Degree from Codarts Rotterdam.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
The Liberal Arts and Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam will study many areas of academia and specialise through a Major, with the possibility of adding a minor to it.
Humanities
Amsterdam University College offers a Bachelor degree programme in the Humanities, taught in English, and open to both Dutch and international students.
Communication and Information Studies - Applied Linguistics
Are you interested in the answers to these questions and would you like to learn more about linguistics, language development and language use, as well as the role that language plays in communication and society? Then the Communication and Information Studies - Applied Linguistics programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the perfect fit for you.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Do you have broad interests, enjoy discussions and debates, like to be challenged and feel at home in an international environment? Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers a Bachelor degree programme in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, open to both Dutch and international students.
Philosophy
During the Philosophy programme offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn to inquire into reality by asking fundamental questions on topical themes. You will develop a critical perspective on science, religion, and society. If this is your second study programme, you can opt for the abbreviated version.
Minorities and Multilingualism
How is #blacklivesmatter a movement to empower (racialized) minorities across the globe? Does the discussion on diversity management ask for new leadership skills? In the University of Groningen BA programme Minorities and Multilingualism you learn about the languages, cultures, histories and politics of ethnolinguistic minorities across the globe.
Philosophy of a specific discipline
What makes natural science 'scientific'? What is a just law? What can science tell us about free will and ethical responsibilities? In this Philosophy of a specific discipline degree from University of Groningen, you'll explore the philosophical aspects of science.
Linguistics
In the programme in Linguistics at Utrecht University you will study how languages are constructed, what processes take place in our brains and why languages change. Language science is multifaceted: experiments (psychology), logic (philosophy), computer models (artificial intelligence) and fieldwork (anthropology) help us to understand the complex phenomenon of language.
Ancient Studies
The Ancient Studies course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam investigates the Classical cultures that lie at the roots of our modern world. You will gain insight in the art, literature, philosophy, history, and mythology of Antiquity. You will learn to conduct solid research into ancient topics and use your historical knowledge to develop a critical outlook on contemporary trends and developments.