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English Language and Linguistics/ Languages

  


Norwegian University of Science and Technology - NTNU

 
Course URLhttp://www.ntnu.no/intersek/
 
CityTrondheim, Norway
 
Programme duration2 years
 
Programme descriptionThe MPhil programme in English Language and Linguistics is admitting students every second year. The programme consists of a combination of courses comprising a total of 60 ECTS credits, and a Master's thesis of 60 credits. One academic year is 60 credits. Courses should be completed within the first year of the MPhil programme, and the second year should be fully devoted to the master's thesis. The courses are selected from the regular courses offered to Norwegian Master's students at the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. The range of courses includes issues such as modern English grammar and syntax, first and second language acquisition and translation theories. In the summer period between the first and second years the candidates are given the opportunity to return to their home countries to do fieldwork if this is necessary for the completion of their theses.
 
Application deadlineQuota programme applicants: Preliminary applicaton 1 December. Final application 1 February.; Other applicants with non-Norwegian, non-Nordic educational background: 1 February; Applicants with Norwegian or Nordic educational background: 15 April
 
Application proceduresFor further information, and application forms please see http://www.ntnu.no..
 
Nokut certificationno
 
Formal prerequisitesAcademic requirements: BA in English, BA in Linguistics or equivalent, with a sufficient background of in topics related to English language or linguistics. Only candidates with a minimum of three courses within English Language and Linguistics will be considered for acceptance. ; English requirements: International applicants should document either a TOEFL test with a mimum paper score of 550 (230 computer based test) or better, or an IELTS test score of minimum 6.0 or better. For updated and detailed information about admission requirements/ procedures, and the possibilities for exemptions from the English requirement for certain categories of applicants, please see the home page of the Office of International Relations, NTNU: www.ntnu.no/intersek/index-eng.html/. Norwegian applicants must fulfill the basic requirements in English language from the Norwegian Higher Secondary School (engelsk grunnkurs).
 
Subject areaLanguages
 
Degree levelMaster
 
Credits120
 
Language of teaching English