English: Advanced Research Essay, Literary Specialization

Education facts

Code: EN2D04

This course aims at giving students an opportunity to work independently under supervision on an in-depth study of issues relating to both theory and practice in English literary studies. By applying such theories and also relying on relevant research, students are expected to write a scientific research paper on a selected topic in the field resulting in a 15 hec Master thesis in English-language literature.

Entry requirements

A pass grade in EN2D12 or equivalent. Valid from spring2022:The requirement for admission to the course is a Bachelor's degree including an individual assignment of at least 15 credits, or the equivalent in a foreign degree, and at least 15 credits in literary courses in English as the main field of study at second cycle level.

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: Advanced Research Essay, Literary Specialization

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %