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English Language degrees in the Netherlands

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English Language and Culture Bachelor Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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English Language and Culture BA

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Teacher Education in English Bachelor Degree

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht Netherlands

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All Bachelors Degrees in English Language

Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in English Language in the Netherlands

Study a English Language degree in the Netherlands in 2025

Are you interested in the foundations of the English Language? While studying a degree in English Language, you will analyse the origins of the language and how it has evolved over time. You will look at linguistics and grammatical structures, and the diverse styles of English spoken in the UK and around the world.

Graduates of English Language degrees will have developed strong transferable skills such as a mastery of linguistics and strong communication skills. Careers paths can include marketing, journalism, lecturing, writing, communications and academia.

Your masters degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, with a possibility of group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • History of English
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Structure of English
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Language Acquisition

Study in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is a great choice for international students, as it has a very large international population that would be ready to make any new international students feel at home. The Netherlands was also one of the first non-native English speaking countries to offer courses taught in English to international students. The Dutch people have a long standing reputation of being tolerant and open minded, meaning you will feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as you arrive in the country.

See our detailed guide to studying in the Netherlands for international students.

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