About Department of English
While English was not a subject in 1477 when Uppsala University was established, it still enjoys a long history, having been an academic discipline at the university since 1736, when Andreas Hesselius was appointed the first tutor of the subject.
Today the Department's three chairs cover the fields of English Language (since 1904), English Literature (1948), and American Literature (1968).
Our Celtic Section has grown out of a research professorship in Celtic Languages and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics (1941-1948) and the Irish Institute (established in 1950).
In 2003, SINAS, the Swedish Institute for North American Studies, became part of the Department of English, adding to its competence in related fields.
Education and research in English since 1736..
- ca 1500 students per year
- ca 40 employees
- ca 60 courses
- BA programme in Global English Studies
- MA programme in English
- Celtic Courses
- Courses in American Studies
- three PhD specialisations
Vacant Positions
At the Department of English you are offered the opportunity to work with the foremost experts in the field. Under "Find vacant positions" below you will find positions at the department open for application.