Graduates are able to independently apply and develop their advanced knowledge of Dutch language, cultural and literary history and present issues of Dutch speaking countries. They can pursue careers in companies trading with Dutch speaking countries, cultural and political institutions, public service, media, tourism or as translators.

Graduates are able to analyse literature, and other spheres of culture as well, with a focus on the structure of literary texts and the historical, genre-based and theoretical contexts. Graduates are prepared to enter doctoral programmes in comparative and national literatures as well as to seek employment in the spheres of media and cultural institutions.