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. Interested in writing or teaching? Communication or advising? 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, companies and organisations. Recent graduates report using skills such as oral and written communication, teamwork and social awareness in their jobs.
After graduating, 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 their career launch.
Where can you work after graduating?
Dutch Studies graduates find work in a wide range of sectors.
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 Dutch Language - at various high schools
Advisor Social Media - Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
PhD - KU Leuven
Copywriter - Loo van Eck