Overview
The literature and culture of the English-speaking world continue to exert an incalculable influence in the present moment. The Master Programme in English - English Literature at Uppsala University will allow you to explore in depth some of the most important texts in a body of cultural practices whose roots go back to the early modern period. It offers an opportunity to engage with the extraordinary variety of writing in English, which ranges from canonical landmark texts to the most recent and emergent of literary forms.
During the programme you can expect to:- gain a deep and broad perspective on issues which profoundly affect English literature as well as contemporary life and scholarship
- combine course work with research training and conducting your own research work in the form of a Master's thesis
Career opportunities
Completing the Master Programme in English, specialising in English Literature will help you develop and refine your research and analytical skills in ways that will prepare you either for doctoral study or for employment beyond the university.
Our programme has been producing successful graduates for over ten years and provides excellent preparation for doctoral studies and an academic career. It also aids you in developing key skills valued by employers in journalism, publishing, tourism and creative industries, and other related educational and vocational careers.
Our graduates work at universities (Michigan, Thessaloniki, Uppsala, University of London) or have obtained positions in the public and social sectors (Cambridge Health Alliance).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Genre, Mode, Literary Form
- Reassessing Shakespeare and Early Modern Literature
- Nineteenth-Century British Fiction
- Literature and Intersectionality
- Archives of Empire
- The New Modernisms
- Writing the Postcolony
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Uppsala, Sweden
Disciplines
Literature View 25 other Masters in Literature in SwedenWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be English or an equivalent subject.
Selection: Students are selected based on:- a total appraisal of quantity and quality of previous university studies; and
- a statement of purpose (1 page) and
- the quality of the Bachelor's thesis/degree project.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents100000 SEK / year≈ 100000 SEK / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA NationalsFree
Living costs
Uppsala
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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