Study at the Department of English
The Department of English offers a large number of courses in English, Celtic studies and American studies. We also offer a Bachelor's programme in global English studies as well as a Master's programme in English.
English
Courses and programmes in English at BA and MA levels.
Celtic Studies
Courses in Irish, Celtic history, culture and literature.
American Studies
Courses about the USA, its history and role in the world.
Bachelor's Programme in Global English Studies
The bachelor's program in English with global perspectives, provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the concept of global English as a subject, and different ways of understanding the many places where we encounter English.
You will also have the opportunity to examine how the English language and its literary and cultural expressions are transformed.
Master's Programme in English
Our Master's programme in English includes a wide range of stimulating courses in three specialisations: English linguistics, English literature and American literature and culture.
The programme offers a first-rate foundation for research students, both from Sweden and abroad, who wish to explore the English langauge and its literatures. It is also excellent preparation for students who wish to continue with doctoral studies.
PhD Programme
The PhD programme in English offers three different specialisations: English linguistics, English literature and American literature.
The doctoral programme prepares students for qualified work in business, public administration and institutions of higher education.
Unit for Professional English
The Unit for Professional English (UPE) supports the development of academic and professional communication in English across Uppsala University.
Through courses, workshops, consultations and collaborative activities, UPE works primarily with teachers, researchers and doctoral students, contributing to the university's international and multilingual environment.
International Master’s programmes
- Master's Programme in English – American Literature and Culture, 120 credits (HEN2M)
It has arguably never been more challenging yet important to understand America's culture than right now. This Master's Programme in English, specialising in American Literature and Culture, offers a …
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- Master's Programme in English – English Linguistics, 120 credits (HEN2M)
In the Master's Programme in English, specialising in English Linguistics, you will learn about the history and development of the English language from its earliest days up to the present, including …
Programme, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, EnglishProgramme, Autumn 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - Master's Programme in English – English Literature, 120 credits (HEN2M)
The literature and culture of the English-speaking world continue to exert an incalculable influence in the present moment. The Master's Programme in English, specialising in English Literature, will …
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Bachelor’s level courses
- A Century of Comics in English, 7.5 credits (5EN107)
This course is an introduction to comics and graphic novels in English. The global history of comics can be described in a number of different ways, and the roots of comics could conceivably be traced …
Course, Autumn 2026, Flexible, Distance learning, 50%, EnglishCourse, Spring 2027, Flexible, Distance learning, 50%, English - American Media Cultures, 7.5 credits (5EN745)
The course examines the development of media in the United States from historical and contemporary perspectives. It takes its point of departure in a broad definition of media, that encompasses for …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - American Studies A, 30 credits (5EN741)
The course provides you with basic knowledge about key aspects of American cultural and social life and the diversity of American society. Special focus areas are American history, politics, American …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - American Studies B, 30 credits (5EN751)
The course gives you in-depth knowledge of key parts of US history, cultural and social life, as well as current research in North American studies. The course also contributes to developing your …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - Celtic History and Culture, 7.5 credits (5KS203)
The Celts once occupied large parts of Europe including areas such as modern France, Austria and Switzerland as well as Ireland and Britain. In this course you will be introduced to the early history …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, EnglishCourse, Spring 2027, Flexible, Distance learning, 50%, English - Communities, Speakers, Texts: Pragmatic and Sociolinguistic Perspectives on English, 7.5 credits (5EN166)
This course examines how the English language varies in use according to contextual factors. By applying theories and analytical frameworks from the fields of pragmatics and sociolinguistics, we …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, EnglishCourse, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Current Issues in American Politics, 7.5 credits (5EN753)
The course examines current problems in contemporary American politics. It focuses on a number of themes such as political polarisation, demographics, class, religion, voter turnout, election …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Current Research in American Studies, 7.5 credits (5EN755)
The course gives an overview of and insight into current research in the international and interdisciplinary research field of American Studies. It focuses on selected themes that can vary from …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Degree Project C-Level, 15 credits (5EN009)
The course entails the writing of a 15-credit degree project in one of three specialisations: English linguistics, English literature and American literature.
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, EnglishCourse, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - English A1, 30 credits (5EN114)
English is spoken by more people in the world than any other language. It dominates the worlds of political, commercial, ideological, educational and cultural work. This course introduces you to …
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Master’s level courses
- Book History and Material Culture, 7.5 credits (5EN506)
In an age where books are read in digital form, to study literature as a physical entity is particularly relevant. This course draws attention to the material carriers which distribute texts in space …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Communicating Linguistics, 7.5 credits (5EN479)
This course introduces you to the practice of making the results of linguistic research accessible to non-specialists in the field. The course offers a survey of the wide variety of ways in which …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Contesting English Literature, 7.5 credits (5EN514)
This course examines landmark episodes in literary history in light of conflicts over political and cultural identity in Britain and Ireland. Addressing a range of controversies centred on writers and …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Criticism, Theory and Practice, 15 credits (5EN530)
This course provides you with the knowledge and experience of the theories and methods needed to undertake research in literary studies. It offers support in critical writing and argumentation while …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - Cultures of the Avant-Garde, 7.5 credits (5EN536)
This course maps important strands and tendencies in the 20th-century avant-garde and experimental literature. It focuses on experiments with diverse forms, practices, and media while considering how …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - English in Transition I, 7.5 credits (5EN496)
This course addresses the development of the English language from its roots in the Germanic language family up to c. 1500. The course focuses on the Old English and Middle English periods, and …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - English in Transition II, 7.5 credits (5EN497)
This course charts the development of the English language during the Early Modern English (c. 1500-1700) and Late Modern English (c. 1700-1950) periods. The course focuses on the analysis of …
Course, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - From Project to Paper: Writing about Linguistic Research, 7.5 credits (5EN445)
The course increases your awareness of the importance of the writing process and of the importance of using standard, academic English in research work. The course comprises practical exercises in …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Introduction to Corpus Linguistics, 7.5 credits (5EN491)
This course introduces you to language corpora as a resource for linguistic analysis. The course presents a survey of existing English-language corpora and teaches the use of a variety of corpus …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English - Language in Society: Theory, Analysis and Interpretation, 7.5 credits (5EN490)
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the theoretical perspectives that shape sociolinguistic research. Through the readings assigned in the course, you will learn about the analytical …
Course, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 50%, English
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Programmes
- Bachelor's Programme in Global English Studies, 180 credits (HEN1K)Programme, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, SwedishProgramme, Spring 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, SwedishProgramme, Autumn 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, SwedishProgramme, Spring 2028, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, Swedish
- Master's Programme in English – American Literature and Culture, 120 credits (HEN2M)
It has arguably never been more challenging yet important to understand America's culture than right now. This Master's Programme in English, specialising in American Literature and Culture, offers a …
Programme, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, EnglishProgramme, Autumn 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - Master's Programme in English – English Linguistics, 120 credits (HEN2M)
In the Master's Programme in English, specialising in English Linguistics, you will learn about the history and development of the English language from its earliest days up to the present, including …
Programme, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, EnglishProgramme, Autumn 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English - Master's Programme in English – English Literature, 120 credits (HEN2M)
The literature and culture of the English-speaking world continue to exert an incalculable influence in the present moment. The Master's Programme in English, specialising in English Literature, will …
Programme, Autumn 2026, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, EnglishProgramme, Autumn 2027, Uppsala, On-campus, 100%, English
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