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BA English Language and Culture: American Studies

Radboud University (Faculty of Arts) · Nijmegen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryStudy Compatibility CheckNo cap
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 Jul 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

The American Studies track of the BA English Language and Culture, covering the culture, literature, history, politics and media of the United States while you build professional-level English. Taught in English.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Radboud accepts the Leaving Certificate (Established) with at least 6 subjects: at least H5 in 2 Higher Level subjects and at least O6 or H7 in the other 4, plus at least 350 CAO points. Meeting this does not guarantee admission; Radboud also looks at your grades, subjects and levels. This rule was published for 2026-27 entry.
  • No specific subject requirement is published. You must show fluent English; if your Leaving Cert is not accepted as proof, IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (among other tests) is accepted. Check with admissions which applies to you.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkApplications open 1 October 2026. Apply by 1 May 2027 if you want the housing lottery; otherwise you can apply up to and including 1 July 2027.
  2. Study Compatibility CheckYou get login details by email for an online questionnaire that checks your expectations of the programme are realistic.
  3. Upload documentsIf asked, upload your documents in OSIRIS Application within 56 days.
  4. Admission decisionDecision about 3 weeks after you submit: unconditional, conditional or rejected.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 July 2027 (apply by 1 May 2027 to take part in the student housing lottery).

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).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. The degree awarded is the BA English Language and Culture, with American Studies as the track.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityNijmegen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Radboud University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The Irish Leaving Cert rule is from the 2026-27 diploma list, so confirm it with Radboud before applying. Always confirm details with the university before applying.