European Languages and Cultures University of Groningen
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | September | €2695 per year | €14000 per year |
Course overview
Would you like to become an expert on the cultures, languages and politics of Europe?
The degree programme in European Languages and Cultures (in Dutch: ETC, Europese Talen en Culturen) is designed to meet the growing need for academicly trained experts with:
- a deep understanding of the major social, political, cultural and linguistic questions in and about Europe today, and
- excellent language skills in one or two of the following languages: German , English , French , Italian , Dutch as a second language , Russian , Spanish or Swedish , called 'major language'.
By studying the key linguistic, political, cultural and social topics of contemporary Europe, you will learn to understand the mutual relationship, differences and similarities among national and regional cultures. In doing so, you will learn to understand future challenges and inform advanced decision-making in cultural, political and educational institutions. The programme has a flexible structure. From your second year onward, you will specialise in one of the profiles
- European Language and Society
- European Culture and Literature
- European Politics and Society
During your third year, you can study abroad. The second and third year comprises of subject-related courses taught in your major language. In addition, you can choose to specialise further by means of a Minor, elective courses and/or a short placement. Your Bachelor's degree is finalised with a thesis.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180.
For Dutch as a foreign language, Italian, Russian and Swedish, no previous knowledge is necessary.
For Spanish, we offer two different levels: one for advanced learners and one for beginners. Students with a Dutch 'hbo propedeuse' diploma also need to meet the language requirements mentioned below.
French Plus
- VWO + French as examenvak (with a sufficient grade)
- 6 years of French in high school
- High school diploma that clearly states an A2 level
- Abitur + French as Leistungskurse or Profilfächer
- DELF A2 (min 12,5 points for each part)
- Valid TCF A2 (min 250 pts)
German Plus
- VWO + German
- Equivalent of A-level + German (obtained within the EU and not older than 2 years)
Spanish Plus
- VWO with centraal examen Spanish
- High school diploma that clearly states an A2 level
- DELE A2
English
- Vwo + English
- Equivalent of a VWO diploma for non Dutch students
- Internet-based TOEFL test (iBT TOEFL, minimum score 92) minimum of 22 for each part.
- IELTS, Academic Module, minimum score 6.5 for each part.
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