MA Clinical Linguistics / EMCL (Research)
University of Groningen
About this program
MA Clinical Linguistics / EMCL (Research)
How is language stored in the brain? What effects can brain damage have on our ability to use language? And why do some children have difficulty learning language? Find it out in this track.
The two-year international Research Master's track in Clinical Linguistics is part of the prestigious international Erasmus Mundus program in Clinical Linguistics, EMCL+. EMCL+ is an integrated two-year Master's program offered jointly by a consortium of the Universities of Groningen (NL), Potsdam (DE) and Eastern Finland (FI) and 15 associated partners from the academic, R&D, and clinical sector, finishing with a joint Msc degree from the three instiTuitions. It is a full-time interdisciplinary and transnational university program at the Masters level, providing integrated training in neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and clinical linguistics.
The regular study period is 24 months. It consists of 4 semesters; 3 teaching semesters and a fourth semester to finish the internship and masters thesis. After finishing this track you will receive a joint degree.
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Admission requirements
Dutch diploma
language test - Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), 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.
International diploma
language test - Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), 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 more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Year 1
- Development of serious games, apps and Virtual Reality for language impaired populations (Groningen)
- Language and Culture (Groningen)
- Language and speech disorders in adults (Groningen)
- Language and speech disorders in children (Groningen)
- Language testing during awake brain surgery (Groningen)
- Neuroimaging and Language (Groningen)
- Advances in Psycholinguistics (Ghent)
- Bilingualism (Ghent)
- Computational models in psycholinguistics (Ghent)
- Dyslexia (Ghent)
- Eye-tracking in language research (Ghent)
- Language and Culture (Ghent)
- Statistics and Research Methods in Psycholinguistics (Ghent)
Year 2
- Academic writing (thesis preparation) (Finland)
- Articulatory, acoustic and perceptual analysis of speech motor disorders (Finland)
- Language and autism (Finland)
- Language and Culture (Finland)
- Python programming for linguistic research (Finland)
- Speech technology for speech impairment research (Finland)
- Internship (Various Locations)
- Thesis (Various locations)
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for EU/EEA Students: € 4500 per year
- Tuition fees for Non-EU/EEA Students: € 9,000 per year
Qualification
Credits: 120 ECTS
MA in Linguistics (research)
Career paths
The aim of the Masters' track is to train highly qualified and advanced students who are excellently prepared for wide employability, by the unique combination of research training and an internship with an academic, R&D in neurotechnology, or clinical component. This means that we prepare the students for employment in the academic, R&D and clinical field. Importantly, the track is not meant to train students to become speech and language therapists.
Job examples
- Research oriented career
- PhD student
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About this institute
University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 and it ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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