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Overview
A Global Language
Nearly a billion people on Earth use English in their everyday communication. Approximately 400 million are native English speakers everywhere from the United Kingdom to Australia and from South Africa to Alaska. English is a global language. And if you hope to participate in society at all, it is a language that you want to be able to speak and read.
But I Already Know English
Many students think they already know English. Not you. You know that there is still a lot to learn. And studying English also means investigating how the language actually works, and how people learn it and use the different varieties. Moreover, the English Language and Culture programme at Utrecht University is more than language.
You explore literature and culture in the English-speaking world in depth. Not only in Great Britain and the United States but also Ireland, Australia and South Africa.
Career perspectives
After a Bachelor's most students go on to take a follow-on Master’s programme. A Master’s allows you to work in a various fields of employment. It all depends on the direction you followed in your specialisation.
The Language Of Business And Science
Expertise in English language and culture means you have a lot to offer an employer. English is the most important business language, but it is also the language of academic research. When ideas meet in the world, they do so in English. Graduates also find employment in the publishing, communications and education sectors.
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Courses include:
- The Sound Lab
- The Writers’ Lab
- Prescribing and Describing English
- Bede to the Bard: English Literature 449-1649
- Foundations of English Linguistics
- Milton to the Millennium: English Literature 1650-2000
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Languages View 23 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in NetherlandsExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- In the Netherlands, only the Dutch VWO diploma gives direct access to a university education. If you hold a foreign secondary school diploma, the Admissions Office will need to determine whether you can be admitted to the University. In this case, they will verify if your diploma is considered equivalent to a Dutch vwo diploma.
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International
10410 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10410 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
2168 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2168 EUR per year during 36 months.
- Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time): € 2,168
- Institutional fee: € 9,090 (EU/EEA), € 10,410 (non-EU/EEA)
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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