Program Overview
The English Language at University of Oslo is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Compulsory courses (20 credits)
- Elective courses (40 credits)
- Masters thesis (60 credits)
- Corpora in English Language Research
- Theories and methods in English language research
- Fundamental concepts of teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Phraseology in English
- Historical English Syntax
- Contrastive analysis: Syntax, lexis, discourse
- Tense and Aspect in English
- Older English Philology and Literature
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
- A specialization of at least 80 ECTS credits in English, with a grade average of C.
- A minimum of 20 ECTS credits in English at the 2000 level - of which 10 ECTS credits must be in English Language - must either be a part of your specialization or come in addition.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Apr, 2027
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
