Female Spaces in the Medieval World
We invite proposals for papers to be presented at the international conference Female Spaces in the Medieval World, to be held at the University of Amsterdam on 2, 3 and 4 June 2027.
English
English at the University of Amsterdam combines literature and culture from the entire English-speaking world with English Linguistics - the language as it was spoken in the past and today.
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ACLC introduces: Yaël van Dansik
ACLC welcomes Yaël van Dansik. Yaël completed a Bachelor’s degree in Dutch Language and Culture (University of Amsterdam), followed by a Master’s degree Neerlandistiek (University of Amsterdam) and a Master’s degree ... -
Call for Papers: Queer Forms
2027 ASCA Workshop | Keynotes: Eugenie Brinkema, Lee Edelman, Robyn Wiegman | Monday, May 31—Wednesday, June 2, University of Amsterdam | Organisation: Samuel-Ludmila Feline-Constantin, Imogen Grigorovich, Jakob ... -
Collection in Focus: From Anabaptist Hymnal to Confession of Faith
In the feature “Collection in Focus”, we highlight remarkable digitised heritage items and surprising discoveries from the UvA’s heritage collections. These collections are managed and made accessible by Allard Pierson.
Study programmes
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Bachelor's
English Language and Culture
Explore the literary, linguistic, and cultural richness of the vast English-speaking world, from its origins to its global expansion. -
Master's
English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies)
Explore the history and theory of literature in English, and study its relationship with other media, while engaging key issues of intellectual concern in society, politics and culture. -
Master's
Comparative Literature (Literary Studies)
Grounded in literary and cultural theory, you will be trained to analyse cultural objects (both Western and non-Western) within an interdisciplinary theoretical framework and a globalised context. -
Master's
Language, Literature and Education (Linguistics)
Specialise in one of seven major European languages or language families and become a teacher in language and literature. -
Master's
Language and Society (Linguistics)
Analyse language from a (socio)linguistic and pragmatic perspective while gaining proficiency in one of seven European languages. -
Master's
Literature, Culture and Society (Literary Studies)
Focus on the ways in which contemporary literature, culture, and society are interlinked and inform and influence each other, while also specialising in one language of choice.
Dutch-taught programmes
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Degree in teaching
Engels (Educatie en communicatie)
Vergroot op een bijzondere manier je kennis van de Engelse taal, cultuur en literatuur door te kiezen voor de combinatie van educatie en taal. Je verwerft grote expertise op het gebied van vakdidactiek. -
Dual Master's
Redacteur/editor (Neerlandistiek)
Word academisch voorbereid op een beroep in de uitgeverswereld. Je krijgt een intensieve stage bij een uitgeverij, waarbij je alle opgedane kennis direct in de praktijk brengt.