Modern Greek Language and Culture

Contents of the programme

Nieuwgriekse taal en cultuur

Greece is on the border between the East and the West, between Europe and Asia. So it occupies a very special position in Europe. It also has a different religion and a different alphabet than the other countries in the European Union. Greek culture has nonetheless exerted a great deal of influence on the Western world. Greece was not only the birthplace of the theatre and democracy, there is also the popular Greek cuisine. And with its numerous islands and sunny climate, Greece is a favourite destination for Dutch tourists.
Has your interest in the Ancient Greece of the Classics sparked your interest in modern Greece, or does the history and culture of modern-day Greece appeal to you? The bachelor’s in Modern Greek language and culture provides ample opportunity to learn all there is to know about Greece.

The UvA is the only university in the Netherlands where students can do a complete bachelor’s programme in Modern Greek Language and Culture. In the course of the study programme, students are not only introduced to various facets of the Modern Greek language, culture and literature, they also learn to read, write and speak Greek, and acquire research and argumentation skills. In the second year they can already write papers and attend lectures in Greek. They take courses in linguistics, literary studies and the philosophy of science with students majoring in other languages. Students also write a thesis, choose a minor, and can do an internship.

To become proficient in Modern Greek, it is wise to do part of the study programme in Greece. The UvA’s numerous foreign contacts also enable its students to study in numerous other countries.

After completing the bachelor’s programme in Modern Greek Language and Culture, you will graduate as a Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Master's programmes and afterwards

After a bachelor’s programme in Modern Greek Language and Culture, you can specialise in the one-year master’s degree in Modern Greek Language and Culture.

The UvA offers several other types of master's programmes for which graduates can apply:

• Duale masters: Professional master's programmes, which are vocationally oriented programmes at an academic level of a year and a half to two years including work experience
• Onderzoeksmasters: Two-year research master's programmes for which there is a selection procedure
• Lerarenopleiding: Teacher training for students who would like to become a teacher
• Other options: You might be able to enrol in other master's programmes depending on the so-called minor courses followed during the bachelor's.

Follow the link below for a complete overview of master's programmes offered by the UvA (in Dutch).

The job market

Academic training does not directly lead to a specific profession, and as such graduates can find work not only in their field of specialisation but also in jobs that demand a critical, independent and inquisitive nature.

Graduates of Modern Greek Language and Culture find work in professions such as translator or interpreter, pr-officer, policy officer or press relations officer with employers such as the state, the European union, language institues, translating agencies, the Greek tourist office or other Greek agencies, tourism, business, book schops or publishers, libraries and media.

Additional entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements apart from the entry requirements which apply to all students (see below), though knowledge of languages is useful.

Application and admission

The application procedure for regular study programmes taught in Dutch depends on the country where you have obtained your diploma. Follow the link below for detailed information on application and admission.