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Master of Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Leuven et al)

Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in Advanced Studies in Linguistics is directed to students who want to acquire research
competencies in linguistics. In this interuniversity, third cycle programme, internationally renowned
researchers from the University of Leuven and the University of Ghent collaborate to initiate students into
advanced linguistic research.
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Location
Leuven et al.
Master of Advanced Studies in Linguistics (60 ECTS)
Ects + duration
60 ECTS (1 year full-time)

Educational level
Advanced Master's
Education
Academic calendar
What is the 'Master in Advanced Studies in Linguistics' all about? 1st semester: end of September -> end
of January (exams in January)
The Master of Arts in Advanced Studies in Linguistics is directed to students who want to acquire research competencies
in linguistics. In this interuniversity, third cycle programme, internationally renowned researchers from the University of 2nd semester: half of February -> end
Leuven and the University of Ghent collaborate to initiate students into advanced linguistic research. of June (exams in June)

At the University of Leuven two specializations are offered: Cognitive and Functional Linguistics and Multilingual KU Leuven academic calendar
Language Learning and Teaching. Students put together an individual programme from background courses and
specialization courses, which will enable them to develop theoretical insight and methodological and analytical expertise. Applying
In function of their own research interests, they can choose to follow intensive courses taught by international scholars or Application deadline
to do an internship in one of the many research groups at the universities of Leuven and Ghent. Special attention goes to
1 March (for non-EEA citizens)
the writing up of research results and participation in the international scientific debate.
1 June (for EEA citizens)

Application deadline for 2019-2020 How to apply

www.kuleuven.be/application
1 March 2019 (for non-EEA citizens)
Tuition fee 2018-2019
1 June 2019 (for EEA citizens) €922.30 for EEA students and for non-
EEA students
KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and submit your application form
via www.kuleuven.be/application. Students with a Flemish degree can consult www.kuleuven.be/inschrijven. Most recent information
on www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees
Tuition Fee
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The current tuition fee is €922.30. The tuition fee for the 2019-2020 academic year will be determined in the spring of 2019.
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Is this the right programme for me? Master of Advanced Studies in
Linguistics
You hold a Master’s degree in linguistics, linguistics and literature, or an equivalent degree.
You have completed your Master’s thesis on a linguistic topic.
Basic knowledge of the various linguistic subfields is required.
You are thoroughly familiar with the latest developments in at least one subfield of linguistic research. You have
already carried out personal, but supervised, research in this subfield, meaning that you have selected a research topic,
designed a study, and written up the results in accordance with the appropriate conventions of your discipline.
Your previous academic work demonstrates your interest in cognitive and functional linguistic research or in
educational linguistics (depending on which specialization you choose) as well as adequate insight into the theoretical
principles underlying this type of research.
You have sufficient knowledge of English to understand lectures, take part in discussions, and present your personal
research.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements Master of Advanced Studies in Linguistics

 Career perspectives

Career Perspectives
Graduates are thoroughly familiar with leading contemporary research in a particular field of linguistics and are thus well-
equipped for research at a higher level (PhD programmes / research projects, etc.). Graduates also develop the
communicative skills required to report, both orally and in writing, on research findings and insights. Those skills can be
used in a broad range of professional contexts where the ability to understand, synthesize, and present complex
phenomena is essential.

Start your career, during your studies

During your bachelor's and master's programme you can already shape your own profile by choosing a certain
specialisation, studying abroad (Erasmus), doing a work placement, or starting your own business.

The Student Career Centre is happy to put you on the right track towards your first work experience. The centre also
coaches you in the search for an interesting job and helps you with job interviews. For students wanting to start their own
business KU Leuven also has Lcie, the KU Leuven community that encourages students with innovative and
entrepreneurial ideas.

Don’t know where to start? The Student Career Centre's databases contain offers for jobs, volunteer work, innovation
projects and student jobs. You can also visit one of the events organised by the Career Centre.

Contact

Faculty of Arts
Blijde Inkomststraat 21 box 3301
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
tel. + 32 16 32 50 13

Coordinator of the interuniversity programme

Prof. Marleen Van Peteghem

Programme coordinator Leuven

Prof. Kristin Davidse
tel. + 32 16 32 48 11

Student counselor: SLB-manamas@arts.kuleuven.be

Student representative: info@coraal.be

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General
Study Advice Service
Naamsestraat 80 box 5415
3000 LEUVEN, Belgium
To contact us, please complete the contact form on our website.

Objectives

The programme aims to provide those who acquired a general knowledge of linguistics in their undergraduate education
with the professional and creative skills required to carry out research, emphasizing sound methodological foundations for
identifying and analyzing linguistic patterns, a sense of precise and systematic language description and the ability to
develop theory and criticize it.

By the end of the programme, students will have acquired:

- not simply a reproductive encyclopedic knowledge of the subdomains of linguistics, but also an active understanding of
how the organization of and relationships between subdomains can differ depending on the theoretical approach;
- skill in reading and evaluating scholarly work in the cognitive and functional traditions.

Admission requirements

Master of Advanced Studies in Linguistics (Leuven et al)

In the context of the wellbeing law certain data must be stored for each student and they must be informed timely on the
subject of:

the risks to which the student is exposed during the study programme (practicals, traineeships, master's theses,…)
 the associated preventive measures for each risk, such as medical follow-up, personal protective equipment and
instructions.
The risks and preventive measures are collected in the HSE-file for students. Through this link you can consult the HSE-
file. The HSE-file will be used for traineeships and/or master’s theses. For more information about traineeships, we refer to
the following site: traineeship.. For questions, please contact the HSE Department.

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