Taught course

Master’s Programme in Literature with a Specialization in English-language Literature

Institution
Stockholm University
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: A Degree of Bachelor of Arts, including 90 ECTS credits (major) in a discipline related to the programme (English Literature, English Linguistics). Applicants' knowledge of English must be documented by an international proficiency test: TOEFL test, including TWE with a minimum of 630 (paper), 267(computer) or 109 (Internet), or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency with an A or B grade, or IELTS test with a minimum of 7.5 (and no module under 7), or the equivalent. The English language requirement for this programme is higher than the basic English 6 requirement.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

The specialisation “English-language Literature” presents a broad outlook over literary studies today, viewing English language literatures in relation to other international literatures by way of comparative studies.

In addition to courses on the theory of interpretation and narrative, the programme offers you in depth studies of selected literary classics and their reception history, critical perspectives on the relationship between literature and society, as well as insights into a number of current theoretical approaches in literary studies.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Department of Culture and Aesthetics