Overview

Key features

Students in Literature - Culture - Media, Children's and Adolescent Literature from Lund University can choose between a specialisation in Children’s and Adolescent, English, French, General, German, Russian, Spanish or Yiddish Literature, or Scandinavian Studies. There are theoretical courses, discussing aesthetic and cultural topics of a general nature, as well as courses focused on specific literary genres, themes or historical periods. Critical attention is also given to the many forms in which literature enters the media and the public arena in contemporary society. The final examination takes the form of a Master’s thesis.

Special features of the programme:

Courses are taught by distinguished professors, many of them internationally renowned.
Students from all over the world contribute to a stimulating atmosphere in our classes.

The Centre for Languages and Literature provides an invigorating intellectual and social environment for the programme.

Career prospects

The programme serves as preparation either for further academic studies (PhD) or for a professional career in the field of literature, culture and media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Picture Book Today
Scandinavian Children’s and Youth Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

BA in General Literature, including 90 credits in the subject, whereof at least 60 credits in Children's Literature, proficiency in English corresponding to English B from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent and proficiency in Swedish, Danish or Norwegian.
Selection criteria based on Bachelor's degree essay (essay should be submitted with application, if the Bachelor's degree does not require a thesis this should be clearly stated and an equivalent writing sample should be submitted), grades of relevant courses, and letter of intent (submit with application), in that order. Additionally, interviews may be conducted.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

125000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Lund

7428 - 11057 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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