Language History (Master's Level)

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 5SV263

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
29 March 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree. Also required are the course The Emergence of the Swedish Language, 7.5 credits, and language proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary courses Swedish 3/Swedish as Second Language 3 and English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

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-05702

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 March 2027–28 March 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
29 March 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree. Also required are the course The Emergence of the Swedish Language, 7.5 credits, and language proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary courses Swedish 3/Swedish as Second Language 3 and English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
1 March 2027–28 March 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course examines studies that address various aspects of the development of the Swedish language and the Nordic languages from the earliest periods to the present day, as well as scholarly works that discuss how historical linguistic research can be conducted from different theoretical perspectives or that problematize specific issues within historical linguistics.

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