Overview

Literacy Studies is defined as the study of reading, writing and the written text in a social and cultural context. This master’s programme focuses on literacy studies in an English-speaking context, and includes literary, linguistic and educational approaches.The programme provides high-quality instruction in an intimate but dynamic research environment with many international links.

Career

Master in English and Literacy Studies can lead you to a wide variety of careers within areas such as education, media, publishing and culture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Authors, Readers and Texts

First and Second Language Literacy Development

Reading Verbal and Visual Signs

Reading the Past: the History of Written English
Literature in Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature Literacy Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

Admission to this master's programme requires a minimum grade C in the courses in English language and literature. Applicants with an education where it is not possible to calculate grade points from parts of the degree, must have a grade of C in the entire degree in order to be qualified for admission. If you have an education using a different grade scale than ECTS grades (A-F), the grade point average must be comparable to a Norwegian C.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor´s degree, which includes at least 80 ECTS credits in English language and literature. Courses within translation, interpretation and English language teaching cannot be considered for admission to this programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

60000 NOK / year

≈ 60000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stavanger

Norway

10497 - 15897 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Stavanger

Funding

Scholarships Information

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