Master in English and Literacy Studies
On campus learning,
Full Time, Part Time,
Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Master in English and Literacy Studies at Stavanger university in Norway:
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.
The Master of English and Literacy Studies is a full-time study over two years. Students from EU/EEA can after admission to the program apply for a transition to a part-time study over four years. The part-time study is identical to the full-time study. Teaching will go simultaneously for full-time and part-time students.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 2 years, 4 years (part-time)
- Degree awarded by: Stavanger university
- Admission criteria: bachelor’s degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Format: Full-time/ Part-time
- Fees: 125,000 NOK per academic year (60 ECTS)
Curriculum:
Year 1:
- Authors, Readers, and Texts
- First and Second Language Literacy Development
- Reading Verbal and Visual Signs
Year 2:
- Dissertation and oral exam
Career opportunity:
The Master in English and Literacy Studies can lead you to a wide variety of careers within areas such as education, media, publishing and culture.
The programme also qualifies students for further study at PhD level.
Application Requirements:
- An undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree with a minimum study duration of 3 years
- Relevant bachelor’s degree and academic requirements to the study programme
- Minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in your bachelor’s degree
- A bachelor´s degree, which includes at least 80 ECTS credits in English language and literature, is required. 30 of the 80 ECTS credits in English language and literature must be at advanced level, i.e., from the final two years of the Bachelor degree. Courses within translation, interpretation and English language teaching cannot be considered for admission to this programme.
A Norwegian C is equivalent to an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in the British education system, or a B in the American education system.
List of required documents:
- CV
- Transcript of records
- English language requirements
- Final diploma from higher secondary education
- Passport copy/ Documentation of change of name (if applicable)
- Documentation of Financing (only required for non- EU/EEA applicants)
English language requirements:
| English certification | Overall score |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOFEL iBT | 90 |
| PTE | 62 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) |
Deadlines and intakes:
- Deadline to register courses for the autumn semester: 1 September
- Official Semester Start: 14 August
- Deadline to register courses for the spring semester: 1 February
- Official Semester Start: 2 January
If you do not have a citizenship from a Nordic country/ EU/Switzerland or Liechtenstein, or a bachelor’s degree from a Nordic country, and do not meet the Norwegian language requirement.
You must apply as an international applicant between 15 November and 1 December.
Dates related to the program:
- Start of studies: August every year
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Expenses (NOK)
125,000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
All students admitted to degree studies or exchange programmes at the University of Stavanger can apply for student housing through SiS Housing. The rental price is NOK 3,200–5,300 per month per person. The rooms are modestly furnished with a bed, desk, and closet. However, no dishes, cooking utensils, duvet, pillow or towels are available in the accommodations. You have to bring your own or purchase the items upon arrival. Electricity and broadband internet connection are included. You may need to buy your own Wi-Fi router.
General information for international students:
- International students will be given a housing application code upon registration of study application. You should use this given code to apply for student housing. This code should be used by international students who are arriving in Norway for the first time ONLY.
- Due to the precarious housing situation in Stavanger, UiS does not guarantee accommodation for all international students.
- You will receive only one housing offer and if you reject it, you have to make your own arrangements.
- Contracts cover usually one or two full semesters, and full semesters only (five months*).
- There are no family apartments available for international students with children. Only single room apartments are available for international students.
- International students cannot change their room with another person in the dorms, nor change dorms without the approval of SiS Housing.
- It is not possible to terminate the contract with SiS Housing during the first 5 months of the contract.
After Graduation
Vacant positions for students and graduates:
- In the job portal, you will find relevant jobs for students and newly qualified graduates.
- The positions that are posted are relevant for students and graduates.
- Search for trainee positions, internships, summer jobs, temporary, full-time and part-time jobs.
- All you have to do is consider working in different companies according to your qualifications and education.