Shakespeare and the English Renaissance

Education facts

Code: 1EN056

The course is focused on English Renaissance drama and poetry with a focus on William Shakespeare. The works are read in relation to historical and cultural currents during the period 1400-1600. How these Renaissance texts have lived on and been re-interpreted up until today is a central issue.

Entry requirements

Univ: At least 90 ECTS in English, or equivalent knowledge. To be accepted to the course, the applicant must have previously completed introduction and intermediate level courses in English literature at university level, or equivalent knowledge. Alternatively, 90 ECTS in Swedish Comparative Literature.

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.

• Shakespeare and the English Renaissance

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %