Career prospects

Source: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/bachelor/dutch-studies/after-graduation/career-prospects Parent: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/bachelor/dutch-studies/admission-and-application/application-deadlines

Dutch Studies (BA)

Career prospects

With a degree in Dutch Studies, you’re ready for a flying start in the job market. Alongside your subject expertise, you’ve gained skills that are in demand among employers. Are you interested in writing or teaching? Or in communication or advisory roles? As a Dutch Studies graduate, you’re a strong candidate in a variety of fields.

Why employers find you interesting

In addition to your expertise in Dutch language, culture, history and society, your studies equip you with skills that are sought after in many sectors and organisations. Recent graduates report using skills such as oral and written communication, teamwork and social awareness in their jobs.

After graduation, 82% of Dutch Studies alumni found a job within two months, and 95% within six months. For 90%, their first job was at higher professional or academic level.

Extracurricular activities enhance your career prospects. Alumni highlight that internships made a significant contribution to starting their careers.

Where can you work after graduating?

Dutch Studies graduates find work in a wide range of sectors.

39 % Education
22 % Communication and marketing
11 % Research
11 % Publishing/book sector
6 % Government and semi-public sector
6 % IT Services
6 % Sports and recreation

Source: Career Survey 2025 among graduates of the BA Dutch Studies 2020-2024. Career Service Humanities

Many graduates continue with a master’s degree after their bachelor’s. Further study pays off: those with a master’s degree are more likely to secure higher-level positions.

Graduates at work

A glimpse of workplaces where recent Dutch Studies graduates have started their careers:

Teacher of Dutch - at various high schools\ Advisor Social Media - Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment\ PhD candidate - KU Leuven\ Copywriter - Loo van Eck