Study abroad in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Most popular universities for Literature.

Are you thinking of studying Literature, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Literature in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ('VU Amsterdam') is an internationally renowned research university founded in 1880. The university offers over 170 English-taught programmes at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level to more than 24,000 students from all over the world. Students and staff of 84 nationalities create a dynamic international academic community.
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University of Amsterdam

The UvA's quality assurance system serves a number of important purposes. The UvA's key priorities may change to reflect new external requirements. The UvA's quality assurance system is designed to ensure that the University maintains best practices and continually assesses whether there is a need for improvement or adjustment.
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Most popular Literature programmes for international students in Amsterdam

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Literature degree in Amsterdam.

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Literature and Society - English

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

This BA-programme offers the unique chance to combine a classical programme in English literature with two contemporary specialisations.
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The Bible in the Syriac Tradition

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

One of the earliest translations of the Bible was a Syriac version, the Peshitta. Ever since, as well as generating a wealth of exegetical literature, a biblical perspective has permeated all aspects of Syriac culture and tradition. The The Bible in the Syriac Tradition course is delivered by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
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Literature and Education - Literary Studies

University of Amsterdam

In the Literature and Education - Literary Studies from University of Amsterdam you will study foreign language and literature learning from an acquisitional, pragmatic and educational perspective, while specialising in one of seven major European languages or language families.
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Comparative Literature - Literary Studies

University of Amsterdam

Grounded in literature and literary theory, the one-year Comparative Literature - Literary Studies from University of Amsterdam trains you to analyse cultural phenomena (both Western and non-Western) within an interdisciplinary theoretical framework and a globalised context. 
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Literary and Cultural Analysis

University of Amsterdam

The Bachelor's in Literary and Cultural Analysis from University of Amsterdam highlights philosophical, political, and social perspectives on culture. The programme is perfectly suited to students who have an active and broad interest in contemporary culture, literature and the arts. 
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Literary Studies

University of Amsterdam

In this research-intensive Literary Studies from University of Amsterdam, you will study literature as a cultural practice that is capable of (re)shaping the world. Literature offers critique and provides creative answers to new and old questions. You will examine literary texts and literary culture from a transnational, theoretical and historical perspective. 
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Literary Studies

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Rooted in our university's tradition of studying the relations between word and image, Literary Studies master program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the dynamics of literature and visual culture. 
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Literature and Society - English

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

The focus of the Literature and Society - English programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is on the interactions between literature and society, and literature and visual culture. You will read canonical British works, and also explore contemporary novels from different English-speaking countries.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Literature

Literature degrees analyse ways of expressing feelings, experiences, and conceptions about life in an artistic form, enabling communication between humans and offering knowledge about personalities of the past. Literature studies cover all written works of a language, and graduates find jobs in screen writing and production, marketing, communications, history, and more.

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