Why study Sign Language Linguistics at the UvA?
The UvA is one of the few universities in the world to offer a fully-fledged programme with a focus on the structure, acquisition and use of visual-spatial languages.
Unique programme
A broad and research-oriented programme that familiarises you with most subfields of linguistics
Multidisciplinary perspective
Amsterdam has a thriving community of signers of Sign Language of the Netherlands (NGT) with many cultural and social activities.
Study in a multilingual city
The UvA is the highest-ranked university in the Netherlands and is one of two Dutch universities in the top 100.
World-class education
Is Sign Language Linguistics right for you?
- You want to learn and investigate Sign Language of the Netherlands (NGT). If you have acquired another sign language elsewhere, you can bring your knowledge of it into the programme.
- You are interested in the similarities and differences between sign and spoken languages with respect to their structure and acquisition.
- You are keen to be part of a small-scale community of approximately 10 first-year students.
Programme video
UvA Bachelor's programme in Sign Language Linguistics explained
Find out in 4 minutes what the Sign Language Linguistics programme is about and why you should study it at the University of Amsterdam.
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