English Language and Literature, Master Programme
Linnaeus University
Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
Tuition Fees
SEK 247,000.00
Minimum Deposit
SEK 61,750.00
Scholarship
SEK 185,250.00
Application Fees
SEK 900.00
Durations
2 Years
Course Overview
The Master’s Programme in English Language and Literature at Linnaeus University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to provide specialized depth in both English linguistics and literary studies. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities on Campus Växjö, this programme awards a Master of Arts (120 ECTS) with a major in English. It bridges historical and contemporary linguistic theories with critical literary analysis, postcolonial perspectives, and digital humanities. Around rigorous textual... Read more
The Master’s Programme in English Language and Literature at Linnaeus University is an advanced postgraduate degree designed to provide specialized depth in both English linguistics and literary studies. Taught entirely in English within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities on Campus Växjö, this programme awards a Master of Arts (120 ECTS) with a major in English. It bridges historical and contemporary linguistic theories with critical literary analysis, postcolonial perspectives, and digital humanities. Around rigorous textual analysis, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics, literary history, cultural theory, and language acquisition. Students explore how the English language operates as a global medium and analyze literary works across diverse historical, political, and cultural contexts. The programme culminates in the fourth semester with an independent Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS), conducted under expert faculty supervision within Linnaeus University’s prominent research environments in linguistics and literary studies.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates acquire advanced critical thinking, analytical writing, cross-cultural communication, and linguistic research capabilities that command high demand across international publishing, education, diplomacy, corporate communications, and global media organizations. Key career opportunities include Publishing Editor, Content Strategist, Intercultural Communication Consultant, Technical Writer, Media Relations Officer, Educational Specialist, and Language Policy Analyst. Alumni work within international corporations, non-governmental organizations, media outlets, and educational administration. Furthermore, the strong theoretical grounding and empirical research methodologies developed... Read more
Graduates acquire advanced critical thinking, analytical writing, cross-cultural communication, and linguistic research capabilities that command high demand across international publishing, education, diplomacy, corporate communications, and global media organizations. Key career opportunities include Publishing Editor, Content Strategist, Intercultural Communication Consultant, Technical Writer, Media Relations Officer, Educational Specialist, and Language Policy Analyst. Alumni work within international corporations, non-governmental organizations, media outlets, and educational administration. Furthermore, the strong theoretical grounding and empirical research methodologies developed during the master's thesis provide an exceptional academic foundation for graduates intending to pursue doctoral (PhD) studies in English linguistics, literary studies, or applied language studies.
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Course Summary
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Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
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2 Year's Post Graduation (PG)
Program Length -
Available Intakes
Aug
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SEK 247,000.00/Year
Tuition Fees -
Minimum Deposit
SEK 61,750.00 -
Scholarship
SEK 185,250.00 -
SEK 900.00/Year
Application Fees -
SEK 127,872.00/Year
Living Cost
University
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Bachelor
Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA
Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.50
English Proficiency Test Requirements
IELTS
6.5 Overall
Reading
5.5Writing
5.5Listening
5.5Speaking
5.5PTE
62.0 Overall
Reading
59.0Writing
61.0Listening
59.0Speaking
59.0TOEFL
90.0 Overall
Reading
20.0Writing
20.0Listening
20.0Speaking
20.0Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits) equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen with a major in English; OR a degree including a minimum of 90 ECTS credits in English (including specialized course modules in both English linguistics and English literature, as well as an independent research project/degree project worth at least 15 ECTS). English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 / English B.
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