Overview

In addition to courses on the theory of interpretation and narrative, the programme offers you in depth studies of selected literary classics and their reception history, critical perspectives on the relationship between literature and society, as well as insights into a number of current theoretical approaches in literary studies.

Key Features

English-language Literature is one of thirteen specializations within the Master’s Programme in Literature at the Faculty of the Humanities, at the Faculty of the Humanities and it is offered by the Department of Culture and Aesthetics.

The Literature with a Specialization in English programme at Stockholm University starts every autumn and comprises four semesters of full-time study, concluding with a 30-credit degree project in the form of a master’s thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Methods
Research Ethics

Narrative Theory

Approaches to Realism

Seminar Course in Current Theoretical Perspectives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

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

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109

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Degree of Bachelor of Arts, including 90 ECTS credits (major) in a discipline related to the programme (English Literature, English Linguistics).

Applicants' knowledge of English must be documented by an international proficiency test: TOEFL test, including TWE with a minimum of 630 (paper), 267(computer) or 109 (Internet), or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency with an A or B grade, or IELTS test with a minimum of 7.5 (and no module under 7), or the equivalent.

The English language requirement for this programme is higher than the basic English 6 requirement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

90000 SEK / year

≈ 90000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

For citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 45000 SEK.
National students: application fee of 900 SEK

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / 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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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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Funding

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