English in Transition I
7.5 credits
Course, Master's level, 5EN496
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Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–29 March 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits. 90 credits in a language subject.
- Selection
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All qualified applicants will be admitted.
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,500
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-05048
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 20 December 2025–18 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–29 March 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits. 90 credits in a language subject.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 20 December 2025–18 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
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 special attention is paid to the structure of Old English. Through studying the course literature, translating historical texts, and completing exercises and short assignments, you learn about the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical characteristics of Old and Middle English.