Master's Programme in English

Specialised expertise in the global language of English is in demand in the media, education, business and many other contexts. A master's degree in English provides you with the skills you need. This programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA only. How can the study of linguistics and literature provide insight into our sense of reality, identity and value systems and develop our understanding of the role of languages in the world and in the mind? The programme comprises courses in English language and linguistics, as well as in British and American literature and culture. Students can specialise in either linguistics or literature, defining their own research projects under supervision. We offer courses in both theoretical and experimental linguistics, as well as in early modern and modern literature. The master's programme gives oral and written training in the assessment and testing of different methods of analysis. In the literature courses, there will be advanced training in vocabulary, sense of nuances, and stylistic variation. In the linguistic courses, there will be advanced training in the analysis of language structure and experimental psycholinguistic approaches to the investigation of language processing. What will you learn? On completion of the study programme, students will have acquired: Analytical skills Ability to explain, evaluate and apply methods and theories in linguistics or literature Ability to analyse language and literature in different historical and cultural contexts In-depth knowledge of the discipline of your specialisation, its history and its traditions In-depth knowledge of language, its structure, acquisition, development and functions In-depth knowledge of literature, its genres, forms, development and functions Advanced skills in project presentation, oral and written

Living costsNOK 13,600 a month in Kristiansand, rent included

kr 163,200

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• The general admission requirement is a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education of a minimum of three years duration (180 ECTS credits). According to the admission criteria, the major must include a minimum of 80 ECTS credits in English. At least 20 credits must be in linguistics, and at least 20 credits must be in literature. At least 20 credits must be on the supplementary level (Level 2). Students must have obtained a weighted average grade of C or better for their English major. Ranking will be based on the average grade in the major. Recommended previous knowledge Very good English language proficiency in written and oral English equivalent to CEFR level C1.

See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.

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