Overview

How can the study of linguistics and literature provide insight into our sense of reality, identity and value systems and develop our understanding of the role of languages in the world and in the mind? The programme comprises courses in English language and linguistics, as well as in British and American literature and culture. Students can specialise in either linguistics or literature, defining their own research projects under supervision. We offer courses in both theoretical and experimental linguistics, as well as in early modern and modern literature.

The Master's programme gives oral and written training in the assessment and testing of different methods of analysis. In the literature courses, there will be advanced training in vocabulary, sense of nuances, and stylistic variation. In the linguistic courses, there will be advanced training in the analysis of language structure and experimental psycholinguistic approaches to the investigation of language processing.

Programme Structure

On completion of the study programme, students will have acquired:

Analytical skills
Ability to explain, evaluate and apply methods and theories in linguistics or literature
Ability to analyse language and literature in different historical and cultural contexts
In-depth knowledge of the discipline of your specialization, its history and its traditions
In-depth knowledge of language, its structure, acquisition, development and functions
In-depth knowledge of literature, its genres, forms, development and functions
Advanced skills in project presentation, oral and written

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kristiansand, Norway

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature Linguistics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general admission requirement is a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education of a minimum of three years duration (180 ECTS credits).

According to the admission criteria, the major must include a minimum of 80 ECTS credits in English. At least 20 credits must be in linguistics, and at least 20 credits must be in literature. At least 20 credits must be on the supplementary level (Level 2).

Students must have obtained a weighted average grade of C or better for their English major.

Ranking will be based on the average grade in the major.

Recommended previous knowledge

Very good English language proficiency in written and oral English equivalent to CEFR level C1.

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Tuition Fees

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

This programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA only.

Living costs

Kristiansand

Norway

9412 - 14762 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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