Bachelor in Sign Language Linguistics (Linguistics)

At University of Amsterdam, tuition fees are 6,913 USD per year, and the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Sign Language Linguistics is a 3-year program at the University of Amsterdam. It's for students who want to learn about linguistics and sign language. This program introduces students to the basic concepts of linguistics and how they can be applied to sign language linguistics, while learning Sign Language of the Netherlands (NGT).

The curriculum includes courses in Morphology, Sociolinguistics, and Phonology of sign languages. Students also learn to transcribe sign language data, record signers, and segment signs into their component parts. They develop academic skills like writing and conducting independent research, and work on a small research project in the first year.

After graduation, students can work as Sign Language Interpreters, Linguistic Researchers, Language Teachers, or Communication Specialists. They can work in education, healthcare, or social services, using their skills to help people communicate and understand each other better.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA), founded in 1632 and located in the heart of Amsterdam, is one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious research universities. As a large, internationally oriented institution, UvA offers a wide range of programs across faculties such as humanities, social and behavioural sciences, economics and business, science, law, medicine and dentistry. Its metropolitan setting and historic campus combine with modern facilities to support a vibrant academic community.

UvA enrolls tens of thousands of students and provides hundreds of master’s and bachelor’s options, including many English-taught programs and research opportunities across more than 20 priority areas. The university’s strengths include interdisciplinary research institutes, strong international collaborations and a focus on societal impact. Students can access specialized research centres, internships in Amsterdam’s dynamic job market, and study abroad options via established exchange networks.

International applicants benefit from extensive support services, clear admissions guidance and housing assistance through university and partner residences. Studying in Amsterdam offers cultural diversity, excellent public transport and a creative, innovative urban environment. Graduates from UvA move into careers in academia, public service, business and the arts, drawing on the university’s rigorous training, research reputation and global connections.