Pre-Master Course Speech Technology

If you successfully complete this pre-master's course, you can be admitted directly to the Master's in Speech Technology programme. This course is designed to bridge knowledge gaps and prepare you with the foundational skills necessary for advanced study in speech technology. It supports you in acquiring the required background in areas such as signal processing, linguistics, machine learning, and programming, which are crucial for success in the programme.

Additionally, this gives you hands-on experience with real-world applications of speech technology, allowing you to:

1. apply theoretical concepts to practical challenges;

2. gain experience with tools and libraries commonly used in the field;

3. develop critical thinking skills about the ethical implications of speech technology; and

4. assess your current skill level and areas for growth.

This preparation not only qualifies you for admission but also sets you up for success in the MSc Speech Technology curriculum.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Formulate relevant research questions in the field of speech technology based on current scholarly practices;

• Select and discuss appropriate theoretical frameworks from linguistics, signal processing, machine learning, and programming as they apply to speech technology research;

• Choose and justify suitable research methodologies for speech technology experiments;

• Develop a written research report in which you demonstrate a clear understanding of speech technology concepts and methodologies;

• Analyze and discuss ethical considerations in speech technology applications!

This pre-master is perfect for you if:

• You’re an HBO graduate in a related field like Computer Science, Linguistics, or Communication Sciences,

• You have a university degree in an unrelated field and need foundational programming or speech technology knowledge, or

• You’re a professional looking to transition into speech technology and want to strengthen your expertise.

The programme aims to level the playing field, ensuring all participants have the necessary background in speech processing, programming, and research methodologies to succeed in the master's programme.

This self-paced pre-master is held entirely online and begins February 2025.

This premaster consists of a self study project, which you can take in your own time. The workload is 7 ECTS, which equals almost 200 hours. This includes time spent reading, studying, reflecting, and writing.

The fees for the pre-master are as follows:

• For NL/EU students: € 294

• For NON-EU/EER students: € 1946

The application steps are:

1. Submit your application for Speech Technology in Studielink; 

2. The Admissions Board reviews applications to determine eligibility to the premaster;

3. The applicant will be instructed on how to register for the premaster.

The application round opens on 1 October 2024.
The application deadline is 12 January 2025.