Why do some learning experiences help a new language click? This English-taught master’s at the University of the Basque Country investigates how people acquire additional languages and how research can inform teaching.
Course essentials
- Institution
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Languages and literature
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Faculty of Arts, Álava campus, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026–27 standard first-registration rate: €25.64/ECTS, giving €1,538.40 for 60 ECTS before administrative charges and applicable insurance. Repeated subjects cost more; confirm individual reductions or other applicable conditions.
- Intake
- 2026–27 first-year enrolment was 16–30 July 2026, with later requests referred to the faculty. The next intake calendar was not verified; contact the master's office.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-23
Learning to investigate language
The programme explores language acquisition from several theoretical perspectives and develops research methods. Students work in a research environment and encounter visiting specialists through lectures and seminars.
It could be a good fit if you enjoy looking closely at how learners communicate, testing an explanation against evidence or connecting classroom experiences with broader questions. Think about a question from your own language-learning journey that you would like to investigate.
Applying
Relevant backgrounds include linguistics, language studies, education, psychology, philosophy and translation; other degrees may be considered. The published assessment considers academic history, knowledge of linguistics and psycholinguistics, languages and research experience. English at B2 level is explicitly included in the assessment criteria.
Living in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Teaching is at the Faculty of Arts on the Álava campus. Use that location when comparing rooms and daily travel. Build a living budget alongside tuition using our study in Spain guide, and leave some room for the experiences you want to have outside class.
Sources: programme, admissions, 2026–27 tuition, faculty enrolment dates and campus. Reviewed 23 October 2026.