Metaphor in Discourse
Admission and application for Dutch students
Direct admission to the Master's programme is possible with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Culture from VU University Amsterdam. Applications from students with equivalent Bachelor's degrees from other universities in the Netherlands have to be submitted to the Examination Board for assessment.
If you have a Bachelor's degree in another subject, the Examination Board will decide what subjects in English you will be required to take in preparation for the Master’s programme. Depending on the number of subjects you have to take, you will either have to register for and complete the Bachelor's programme or you will be permitted to register for the pre-Master's course (one year maximum).
Application
Dutch students and international candidates with a Dutch degree can apply via Studielink before the 1st of June for the master programme Metaphor in Discourse under the label Communicatie- en informatiewetenschappen (Communication and Information Studies).
VU University Amsterdam makes use of its own VU Portal (http://vunet.vu.nl), which is linked to Studielink and allows you to upload digital copies of all the documents containing the information we need to decide whether or not you are admissible. After you have applied for the master in Studielink, the university will retrieve your application details from Studielink and prepare your VU Portal account and e-mail you the login details. Please note that this may take a couple of days. The e-mail will contain instructions on how to access your account and complete your application. The required documents to be uploaded in VU Portal are:
- Application form (in Dutch)
- Letter of Motivation
Please supply a letter (1-2 pages in length) stating your reasons for applying to the master. - Bachelor diploma(s)
- Curriculum Vitae
The curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience.
Don’t forget to fill in your specialization on VUnet: Metaphor in Discourse.
Your application will be reviewed by the Faculty of Arts. The final decision on admission is made by the Examination Board of the Master's programme within 6 weeks. You will be informed on this via Studielink.
For more information on admission requirements and procedures, click here if you are a VU student, here if you have a BA from another Dutch university.
HBO students
For more information on admission if you have you have a BA from an HBO (Higher Vocational Education), click here.
Students with a foreign Bachelor's/Master's degree
Admission requirements
The Metaphor in Discourse programme is specifically aimed at students with an interest in research in metaphor in all types of communication. It provides a solid background for entering a PhD track. Students are eligible for admission with a Bachelor’s degree in English, Linguistics or Language and Communication. If you have studied English or Language and Communication, you will only be eligible if your Bachelor’s degree has a strong linguistic component. We will assess your previous education at course level to decide whether you have completed a sufficient number of linguistics courses.
Your suitability will be assessed on not only the basis of your previous education, but also on your motivation for this specific programme. Be sure to elaborate on your interest in metaphor and communication in particular.
Application procedure
For more information on the application procedure, the required documents and the online application system, please use the following link. The departmental Examination Board of the Graduate School of Humanities will decide upon your admission after having officially reviewed and evaluated your application. Diplomas unknown to the board will be assessed by the Master's programme coordinator in cooperation with NUFFIC. We aim to inform you of the formal decision within 4-6 weeks from receiving your complete application.
You must always present official test results demonstrating your proficiency in English. Only students who have completed a full high school or Bachelor’s degree in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia may be exempted. Specifically for Metaphor Studies, we require higher test scores, namely a TOEFL score (of 600 paper based, 250 computer based or 100 internet based), or an IELTS score of 7.0.
Deadline for international students
The application deadline for EU students is 1st June 2012. Please note that we must have received all required documents and the application fee before the deadline in order to start the evaluation process. The application deadline for non-EU students is closed, this was 1st of April.
Contact info for international students
E: master.let@vu.nl
T: + 31 (0)20 598 6429
F: + 31 (0)20 598 6500
