English Acquisition and Multilingualism - master
- Nordic applicants: 15 April
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 1 March
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November
About the study
Study how English is acquired in first and second language settings and how the English language is affected by multilingual situations. Join C-LaBL, gaining hands-on research experience and preparation for careers in research and multilingualism across public and private sectors.
What will you learn?
You will gain extensive knowledge of English language acquisition, variation, and attrition, including how languages influence each other and shape English globally.
You can critically evaluate literature, identify linguistic structures, apply methodologies, and use theoretical frameworks for analysis.
You can conduct small research projects, apply your knowledge to new contexts, and effectively communicate academic content to diverse audiences.
Student life
What can you become?
Upon completion of the study, candidates are well suited for work in educational institutions, administrative public institutions related to issues of multilingualism, as well as international associations, organisations, and enterprises that deal with multilingual and multicultural issues.
The programme is also an excellent starting-point for further study at the PhD-level, as it provides you with in-depth training in an exceptional research environment which places a great deal of emphasis on teamwork and co-publishing.
Career opportunities
Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
The course work consists of a combination of lectures and seminars at Campus Tromsø.
You are expected to take an active part in your own learning experience, and acceptance of an offer to study on the programme is to agree to do so.
All courses include various compulsory assignments, such as oral presentations, problem-solving tasks, and smaller paper assignments.
For further information about teaching methods, work requirements, exam format and evaluative criteria, see the individual course descriptions.
Time commitment
The Master's in English Acquisition and Multilingualism is a demanding programme that requires you to work throughout the term.
You are expected to spend 40 hours per week on your studies, including preparation for lectures and seminars, work on term papers and other 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
Students taking the Master's in English Acquisition and Multilingualism are encouraged to make use of one of our exchange agreements in the second semester.
For an updated overview of exchange universities, please take a look at 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 a place.
Find out which applicant category you belong to and which documents you need to upload.
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