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Overview
Key facts
The English degree offered by the University of Bergen is composed of 120 ECTS credits and is made up of two main parts: coursework and a Master's thesis each worth 60 credits.
With a master’s degree in English, you are highly trained in reading carefully and evaluating sources, communicating clearly and discriminating between fact and opinion.
Society needs people who recognize the power of literature and humanities, and how books have an impact on communities and individuals. The master’s degree in English will qualify you for work in both public and private sectors.
Our graduates work in translation, export industry, public administration and teaching—both abroad and in Norway.
72% of alumni with a master’s degree from the Faculty of Humanities say that they have found relevant work within two years of graduating.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Selected Topic in English Linguistics
- Methods for Master's Students in Language and Linguistics
- Thesis Writing Preparation for English Literature and Culture
- Selected Topic in English Literature and/or Culture
- Literary Theory
- Linguistics
- Literatures
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 74
TOEFL® IBT 108
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Languages Literature Linguistics View 7 other Masters in Languages in NorwayAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
PTE Academic 74
TOEFL® IBT 108
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Other bachelor degrees can qualify if you can document minimum 80 ECTS in English literature, culture or linguistics, or equivalent.
- Applicants with education from outside of Norway, must have finished a three- or four-year undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree at an approved institution of higher education. The bachelor degree must include a specialization in English equivalent to one and a half years of full-time study.
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 24 months.
The semester fee is NOK 590. The Programme is not offered to applicants from outside the European Union/EEA and Switzerland.
Living costs for Bergen
10362 - 16828 NOK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
226 countries / Merit-based
IELTS Cash Award Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with UiT, The Arctic University of Norway
2500 EUR
Grant
19 Jun 2023
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
Norway
Scholarship Scheme set up with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
2500 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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