A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university, with a specialisation in languages or other humanities or an equivalent degree. Also required is 60 credits in English, linguistics or another language subject.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 7. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.
In the Master's Programme in English, specialising in English Linguistics, you will learn about the history and development of the English language from its earliest days up to the present, including the spread of the language around the world, leading to its unique global status. You will gain insight into the social significance of variation in English – how the language is used in developing identities - both in countries where it is traditionally spoken and around the world. Specialising in English Linguistics helps you to become an expert on the English language by studying its history, its structure, its global distribution, its social significance, and its acquisition in language classrooms around the world. You will study how individuals learn English, and how teachers can best facilitate the process of language acquisition. You will be trained in the methods of corpus linguistics, which make use of the vast databases available for testing hypotheses about the language and learn how to write research papers in English linguistics, adhering to high standards of academic writing and responsible citation practices. You will also be encouraged to specialise in an area of English linguistics that particularly interests you, developing a tailor-made reading course that prepares