
Master of Arts In English Language and Literature
Växjö, Sweden
DURATION
120 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 220,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total tuition fee
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Introduction
This is a two-year program at the second level with English as its main field of study. You can choose to specialize in linguistics or literature, or a combination of these.
Several of the courses in the Program 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 centers at the faculty, such as the postcolonial and intermedia research centers, as well as multicultural communication and text mining in Data Intensive Digital Humanities. After the first semester, you can choose courses in either linguistics or literature or combine both fields. During the third semester, you have the opportunity to study abroad at one of Linnaeus University’s partner universities or to conduct an internship abroad. If you choose not to go abroad, you will study in Sweden with international students in the Program. You write your Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
Degree
Master of Arts (120 credits) with specialization in linguistics, Main field of study: English or Master of Arts (120 credits) with specialization in literary studies, Main field of study: English or Master of Arts (120 credits) with specialization in linguistics and literary studies, Main field of study: English.
This is Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:
- Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
- Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
- 44,000 enrolled students;
- 2,200 enrolled international students;
- 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
- 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
- 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
- 80-degree programs on the second-cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.
Växjö
Roughly 15 minutes by bike from the city center, you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. It is like a small society with a university, student accommodation, and student life. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.
What will you come across on an excursion in Växjö – the city of contrasts? You will find good restaurants, a celebrated hockey team, and cozy cafés where you can enjoy a latte with lingonberry flavor. In Växjö, beautiful nature is always just around the corner; the city is surrounded by lakes and forests. Students like the combination of the city center and the active student life on campus. Your dream of the future starts here!
Career Opportunities
You develop broad and in-depth knowledge in one of the specializations as well as an interdisciplinary field combining these. The program provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies and prepares you for work in publishing, culture, education, communication, media, and administration.
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Curriculum
Several of the courses in the program 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 centers at the faculty, such as the postcolonial and intermedial research centers, as well as multicultural communication and text mining in Data-Intensive Digital Humanities. After the first semester, you can choose courses in either linguistics or literature, or combine both fields. During the third semester, you have the opportunity to study abroad at one of Linnaeus University’s partner universities, or to conduct an internship abroad. If you choose not to go abroad, you will study in Sweden with international students in the program. You write your Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
Admissions
Program Outcome
Master of Arts with specialization in linguistics, Main field of study: English or Master of Arts with specialization in literary studies, Main field of study: English or Master of Arts with specialization in linguistics and literary studies
The program provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies and prepares you for work in publishing, culture, education, communication, media and administration.