Why study English Language and Literature?

• English is the most widely-used language in the world.
• Competence in English is required in many study and job contexts today, both in Norway and internationally.
• We offer a friendly teaching environment with highly qualified teachers, among whom several are native speakers of English.

What kind of expertise will I gain?

• When taken separately, a 30 or 60 ECTS study in English Language and Literature gives you a broad introduction to English studies, with a choice of modules focussing on the sound system, English grammar and writing, literature in English, and British and American culture and civilization.
• The one-year programme (60 ECTS) gives formal teaching qualifications for Norwegian primary and secondary schools
  • when taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree in combination with PPU (Practical Pedagogical Education, a post-graduate qualification in education), or
  • when taken as part of a teacher education programme.
• The one-year programme is a foundation for further English study programmes, such as the advanced 30 ECTS programme in English.
• When combined with a minimum of 20 ECTS of advanced level study, the programme can also give admission to Master’s programmes with a specialization in English.

About the programme

The current one-year foundation programme consists of six modules, chosen from the following list. A study trip to York in the autumn semester is an integrated part of the one-year programme.

Autumn semester (August – December)

• English Grammar 1 (10 ECTS)
• English Phonetics (10 ECTS)
• Literature 1 (10 ECTS)

Spring semester (January – June)

• English Grammar 2 (10 ECTS)
• Literature 2 (10 ECTS)
• British and American Civilization (10 ECTS)

Note: Due to changes in the Norwegian teacher education system, the current structure with 10 ECTS modules may be subject to change, but the same topics will be covered in future modules.

Study plan English Intermediate 30 ECTS

Study plan English one-year foundation programme 60 ECTS

Admission requirements

Students must satisfy the general requirements for admission to third level studies in Norway.

Further studies

• The one-year programme is a foundation for further English study programmes, such as the advanced 30 ECTS programme in English.
• When combined with a minimum of 20 ECTS of advanced level study, the programme can also give admission to Master’s programmes with a specialization in English.