Overview

The programme concentrates on different aspects of the English language and and on literature written in English: language proficiency, linguistics, and the literature from the Middle Ages down to the present day, from the birthplace of the language in England to the United States and all parts of the Commonwealth.

Key Features

We cover theory, the entire range of genres and modes of writing, besides placing a strong emphasis on the cultural context of literary texts.

In the first year of the BA in English Language and Culture from University of Groningen you will read a broad range of literary texts and you will learn about English as a language.

You will analyse many important works, study literary theory, and engage with writings in English from the beginning to the present.In the second year you will be able to choose courses on medieval literary studies, modern literature, and linguistics.

There is a range of study options that complement an English Language and Culture degree, and many students spend time at a foreign university, for example in Ireland, the UK or New Zealand.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Persuasive Expression

English Linguistics: Sentence Structure

Making Meaning: Introduction to English Literatures

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Composition

English Linguistics: Sound Structure

Knowledge and Power

Lecturers

Departmental research covers all areas of English literature and linguistics. Our strong points lie in modernism, premodern culture and language development. We publish a lot on topics including critical theory, visual culture, travel literature, women's writing, learning in the Middle Ages and language acquisition and loss.Our staff members lead and take part in a number of international research projects, including the Language Attrition Project and the Hakluyt Editorial Project.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Language Centre English Test (LCET) level B2/C1 overall (a score B2 for one component may be compensated by a C1 for another component). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.

Dutch VWO diploma, a German Abitur, an International Baccalaureate diploma, a European Baccalaureate or another diploma that is sufficient for acceptance to a Dutch university.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

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