English Language and Culture

The English Language and Culture minor helps you improve your own English while at the same time exploring topics such the intercultural issues involved in using English as a non-native language, variation and change in English and the social factors that affect how people speak the language.

Number of EC

30 EC

Start

Study period 1

Coordinator

Dr Marcelle Cole

For study period 1 and 2 you can register between 8 June and 26 June 2026.

Content

More people speak English as a second language than a first language, making English a true world language and a useful means of communication in all fields of study. Improving your English is an important aim on the English Language and Culture Minor. You will improve your fluency and pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and develop your research and academic writing skills. 

At the same time, you explore how social factors affect language variation in English, how various Englishes exist worldwide that live and thrive in the context of each other, and the social factors that affect how people speak the language.


Curriculum

The minor English Language and Culture consists of 4 compulsory courses (30 EC).

Albion is the study society of the Bachelor's degree programme in English Language and Culture, but also offers those who follow the minor the opportunity to become a Friend of Albion. For more information, visit our website or email us at albionutrecht@gmail.com.


Interested in these Masters?

The minor provides substantive preparation for the Master's programmes listed below. It does not guarantee admission, so always check the entry requirements.


Register

First, check whether you meet the entry requirements. How you register next depends on whether you are already a student at Utrecht University or not.


Contact

With questions or for more information about the registration procedure, please contact the Humanities Student Information Desk.