Engelsk (master)

A master's degree in English gives you the ability to critically evaluate theories within linguistics and literary studies and more general findings in empirical studies, as well as to work independently and collaborate with others. 

You can choose to specialize in linguistics, where you can explore topics such as language variation and change, language history, language acquisition, etc. You learn about theory and method in linguistics and learn how you can collect and analyse your own data. 

Alternatively, you can specialize in English-language literature and culture, both historically and in the present. You explore literary genres and how English literature has developed up to the present day. You learn about theory and method within literary studies - how you can analyse them in the light of literary history and literary form, and create your own interpretations.

a master's student in English, you work side by side with other master's students, within nine different language subjects. In the reading rooms, you become part of a pleasant environment where students and staff come from all over the world. Contact between students and staff is informal, and the atmosphere is good. Because the program has few students, the environment is very good. You will use the second year of the program to write your master's thesis. You get individual guidance throughout the entire research and writing process. 

As a student with us, you will have most of your lessons at Nygårdshøyden in central Bergen. You have access to the reading room, library, colloquium room, fitness centre, canteen, cafe and student bar on campus. At UiB you will also find many different student organisations that will give you many experiences and friends for life. 

With a master's degree in English, you learn to read thoroughly and evaluate sources, communicate clearly and distinguish between opinions and facts. A master's degree in English qualifies you for jobs in both the private and public sector. 

Our former students work with 

• Translation
• Export industry
• Public administration
• Teaching - both abroad and in Norway.
• Tourism
• Business  

Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.

Teaching language: English

The program runs over four semesters and starts in the autumn. 

1st and 2nd semester 

Already in the first semester, you can choose a specialization for the following years. You can choose between literature/culture, linguistics or combination of these. 

English offers many exciting subjects as part of the specialisation. You may follow a combination of compulsory and optional subjects. In the second semester, you get to choose a topic for your master's thesis. 

3rd and 4th semester 

English master's thesis (60 credits) 

You can choose to take the second semester as an exchange student at one of our partner universities in the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand. An exchange stay gives you valuable cultural experience, linguistic training, new professional insight and experiences for life. 

See recommended exchange agreements

You can continue within academic research by taking a research degree (Ph.D.)

Telephone: +47 55 58 93 70
E-mail: studierettleiar@if.uib.no

Study plan for Master's Programme in English