Magisterprogram i engelska med inriktning mot engelskspråkig litteratur

Om programmet

This programme offers students the possibility of extending a BA degree (or equivalent) from a foreign university to a Swedish degree on Master‘s level within English literature.

The programme, which comprises obligatory and optional courses, is intended to give students the academic basis needed for research in English at doctoral level.

To this end the programme develops an advanced ability in the English language, advanced skills in research methodology, and an in-depth knowledge of English literature and an awareness of the theory and practice of English literature.

The programme is available for both campus and distance students. It is offered at both full-time and part-time study-rate. For distance students all seminars take place online (no physical meetings). The programme, both campus and netbased, consists of obligatory seminars at specific times.

Degree Awarded

Filosofie magisterexamen, huvudområdet: engelskspråkig litteratur (Master of Arts (60 Credits), Main Field of Study: Literature in English).

Career Opportunities

As well as subject-specific knowledge about literature in English, the study of literature trains students in literacy and communication skills, including the ability to present a sustained and persuasive argument, as well as acquiring skills in critical reasoning and analysis. A wide range of career opportunities are open, these include: teaching; publishing; editing; writing; research; careers in television, journalism and film; translating; the diplomatic corps, civil service, as well as business and industry.

Job Market Outlook

The job market outlook for students with a Masters degree in literature varies. We have former students that went on to PhD programmes in literature, students that work as teachers at upper secondary schools and students that have gone into publishing and translating.

Behörighet: Filosofie kandidatexamen med huvudområde engelska omfattande minst 180 hp innehållande en uppsats i ämnet Engelska om minst 5000 ord. Innehållet i uppsatsen och den metod som används ska vara relevant till vald specialisering i Magisterprogrammet

Beskrivning från Susa-navet (Skolverket). Kontrollera alltid aktuella krav hos lärosätet. Programmets sida hos Högskolan Dalarna

Vanliga frågor

Vad krävdes för att komma in på Magisterprogram i engelska med inriktning mot engelskspråkig litteratur vid Högskolan Dalarna HT 2026?

UHR redovisar ingen poänggräns i de vanliga urvalsgrupperna för den här omgången.

Hur många sökte Magisterprogram i engelska med inriktning mot engelskspråkig litteratur HT 2026?

18 personer sökte, och 3 hade programmet som förstahandsval. 7 antogs i urval 2.

Vad betyder * och – i tabellerna?

En stjärna betyder att alla behöriga i urvalsgruppen antogs. Ett streck betyder att ingen antogs i gruppen. En tom ruta betyder att gruppen inte fanns den terminen.