English Acquisition and Multilingualism - master
- Nordic applicants: 15 April
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 1 March
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November
About the study
The program covers language acquisition and multilingualism, with a particular focus on English in combination with other languages. You become part of an internationally renowned and active research community investigating language acquisition, linguistic variation, and the dynamic interaction of languages in the multilingual mind and brain.
What will you learn?
You will gain extensive knowledge of English language acquisition, variation, and attrition, including the ways how languages influence one another, and the relationship between multilingualism and the brain.
Alongside this theoretical knowledge, you will develop advanced skills in research design and methodology.
You will be able to critically evaluate scholarly literature, identify linguistic structures, apply appropriate methodologies, and use theoretical frameworks to analyze language-related phenomena.
You will also be prepared to conduct independent research, apply your knowledge to new contexts, and effectively communicate academic content to diverse audiences.
Student life
What can you become?
Experts on multilingualism are increasingly in demand.
This program provides a solid background in language acquisition and multilingualism, preparing graduates for careers in educational and public institutions, international organizations, and private enterprises addressing multilingual and multicultural issues.
The program also offers an excellent foundation for doctoral study, providing an in-depth training in a vibrant and collaborative research environment.
Career opportunities
Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
Courses consist of a combination of lectures and seminars and compulsory assignments which must be approved in order to take the examination. These may include oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, and/or smaller paper assignments.
The study programme is demanding and requires you to work throughout the term and take an active role in your own learning.
Time commitment
You are expected to spend approximately 40 hours per week on your studies, including preparation for lectures and seminars, and work on assignments.
Language of instruction
The language of all teaching and examinations is English.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Outgoing exchange
Studies abroad are exciting academic and professional opportunities.
Students in this progam are encouraged to make use of one of our exchange agreements in the second semester.
For exchange opportunities, see UiT's webpage on student exchange.
Destinations for studies abroad
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), or equivalent qualification, in English language, or a degree combining English language and literature (minimum 80 ECTS in English).
Applicants need an average minimum grade of C or better from the bachelor's degree to be admitted to the master's program.
Admission capacity
20 places
In the previous admissions round, all qualified applicants were offered admission.
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