English Language and Literature, Master Programme

Education facts

Code: MELL1

This is a two-year programme at the second level with English as its main field of study. You can choose to specialise in linguistics or literature, or a combination of these. Several of the courses in the programme combine linguistics and literature. The aim is for you to develop knowledge of relevant, modern linguistic and literary theories and methods, primarily within the fields included in the research centres at the faculty, such as the postcolonial and intermedial research centres, as well as multicultural communication and text mining in Data Intensive Digital Humanities. The programme provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies and prepares you for work in publishing, culture, education, communication, media and administration.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for studies at the second level and specific entry requirements: 90 credits in English Linguistics or English Literature, or some other relevant field within language or literature. English 7 or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• English Language and Literature, Master Programme

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %