Master's Programme in Languages - General Linguistics

About this programme

What processes have led to the diversity of languages we see in the world today? How do people acquire their first language? What happens when they learn more languages? What are possible and impossible languages, and why? In the Master's programme in Languages, specialising in linguistics, you will gain a deeper understanding of this central aspect of the shared human world. Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees. A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be general linguistics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Students are selected based on an overall appraisal of previous university studies. Tuition fee-paying students and non-paying students are admitted on the same grounds but in different selection groups. Check the application guide for information on how to apply and what supporting documents you need to submit. For this programme, you only need to submit the general supporting documents, as no programme-specific document is required. Expand the information below to show details on entry requirements, programme-specific documents, selection criteria and tuition fees.