BA English Language and Culture

About the course

Covers the literature, language and culture of the English-speaking world, including the history of English and its varieties worldwide. Full-time and part-time study are possible.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• UvA’s central diploma finder does not list Ireland. For 2026 entry, UvA’s PPLE College publishes this Irish rule: at least 6 subjects in the established Leaving Certificate, with at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects, at least O6 (Ordinary Level) or H7 (Higher Level) in the other 4, and at least 350 CAO points. Contact admissions to confirm this applies to English Language and Culture.
• English must be at CEFR C1 level; students who completed secondary education in Ireland are exempt from a test. No other specific subjects are listed.

How to apply

1. StudielinkApply for English Language and Culture in Studielink at least 1 week before 1 May 2027; 1 April is advised.
2. Application fileActivate your UvAnetID, pay the €100 application fee and upload the documents requested in the portal, such as your transcripts.
3. Admission decisionRolling admissions: the decision can take 1-2 weeks, or up to 8 weeks if your qualification is not in UvA’s diploma list; admission is conditional on your final results.
4. UvA MatchingMandatory online matching, roughly January to mid-June 2027 (2026 dates were 13 January to 13 June, with registration by 29 May). Send certified results by 31 August.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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