Sociolinguistic Research Fields

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 5SV230

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–28 March 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one linguistic subject, alternatively a Bachelor's degree in a linguistic subject or admission to the Master's programme in Swedish

Selection

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 14,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250

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Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-05701

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–28 March 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

120 credits, of which 90 credits including a Bachelor's thesis in one linguistic subject, alternatively a Bachelor's degree in a linguistic subject or admission to the Master's programme in Swedish

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course aims to provide broadened and deepened knowledge of the various fields of sociolinguistics. Contemporary language situations are studied primarily, but diachronic perspectives are also included. The course addresses key concepts, theories, and methods within different areas of sociolinguistics. The interaction between social and linguistic change is examined, with attention to gender‑related and regional aspects, and with a particular focus on the Nordic context. In consultation with the examiner, participants select a recent doctoral dissertation or another scholarly text within the course’s subject areas for specialized study.

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