Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

Study programme of Language Variation and Multilingualism

Language Variation and Multilingualism is taught at the Faculty of Arts. It has a course load of 60 EC* (one-year). Courses are typically 5 EC, the obligatory internship is 10 EC and the Master’s Thesis is 20 EC. The programme offers you the opportunity to pick and choose those courses that interest you the most, in addition to two obligatory 'backbone courses' of the programme. If your relevant language proficiency is good enough, you can also choose language-specific courses.

Curriculum

  • Courses

    The programme of Language Variation and Multilingualism consists of 60 EC. You’ll follow three compulsory courses and will be able to choose elective courses of 15 EC. Throughout the year you’ll do an internship (10 EC) and will complete your Master’s programme with a Master’s Thesis (20 EC). Here you can find an overview of the courses of the Master's programme Language Variation and Multilingualism.

    Provisional overview for prospective students 

    This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the Course catalogue.

    Curriculum Courses

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