Master of Arts [M.A] (Humanities Research - Linguistics)
Field of Study:
₹11.8 L/Yr
Are students looking for excellent expertise in linguistics, coupled with a challenging specialization in newly developing research fields that are fundamentally relevant to today’s society? The Linguistics track trains students as professional linguistic researchers, specialized in either Human Language Technology or Forensic Linguistics.
1. Human Language Technology
Human Language Technology is a young and rapidly evolving research field that holds a unique position between linguistics and computer science. Nowadays, a firm background in language technology and the ability to process large data sets are extremely valuable tools in linguistic research. As a student of this track, they will get acquainted with the essential large computational linguistic resources, learn to program in Python for linguistics, and develop skills in Natural Language Programming (NLP) and machine learning. Through this intensive research program, they’ll become a true professional in human language technology.
The track is offered by the Computational Lexicology and Terminology Lab, an internationally acclaimed research group in computational linguistics.
2. Forensic Linguistics
Forensic Linguistics is a new and exciting field, which has both a narrow and a broad definition. In its more specific sense, it’s about the use of linguistic evidence in the courtroom. In its broader sense, it refers to all areas of overlap between language and the law, including the language used in legal or quasi-legal settings by judges, lawyers, witnesses, police officers, interpreters, and others. As a graduate of this track, students will have the theoretical background and practical casework experience to be able to analyze disputed texts, recognize a 'language crime' such as bribery or threatening communication, and identify participants in the police station or courtroom who are at a linguistic disadvantage, and therefore vulnerable to miscarriages of justice.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹1178508 (EUR 13080) |
Other Expenses
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- a Bachelor’s degree in an academic degree related to your chosen specialization.
- a proficient level of academic English,
- proof of excellent study results: outstanding grade for your bachelor’s thesis (7.5 or higher), and an average of no less than 7.5 for a relevant selection of your bachelor’s program (to be decided by the Admission Board).
- and clear motivation for doing academic research.
- Human Language Technology: to be admitted to the program, the student should have a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, computer science, or a related academic degree.
- Forensic Linguistics: to be admitted to the program, the student should have a Bachelor’s degree in linguistics or a related bachelor's degree.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Course Guides
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Tulip Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 4.9 L/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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