Communication and Information Studies: English Language and Communication Studies

In the English Language and Communication Studies specialisation of the Bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you look at the English language in an international environment.

English has become the most important language for international communication. Around the world, millions of people use English in their daily and professional lives. In this specialisation of the Bachelor’s in Communication and Information Studies, you study spoken and written communication in English, paying special attention to people with different levels of proficiency.

You explore varieties of English worldwide, and, in courses like Global English, you investigate how language evolves. What role does English play in society and in different social situations? Naturally, you also develop your own skills in spoken and written English.

The programme gives you plenty of opportunities to shape your own curriculum and follow your interests. For example, you can spend the semester allotted to your minor in year 3 at a university in an English-speaking country. Alternatively, you might choose to apply your knowledge of English in an internship.