Program Overview

English, Bachelor's Thesis in Literature

The English, Bachelor's Thesis in Literature is a 15-credit course that provides students with the opportunity to conduct an independent study of a delimited research question in English literary studies. The study is presented in English in the form of a thesis that adheres to generally accepted research principles regarding content and format.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three modules:

• Module 1: Research plan, 2 credits: Problem formulation and design of a research plan and a preliminary biography
• Module 2: Implementation of the research project, 5 credits: Presentation and defence of a carefully prepared draft of their own thesis at a seminar, and opposition on the work of another student
• Module 3: Research report, 8 credits: An independent project in English literary studies based on the approved research plan, and opposition on another student's thesis

Eligibility

To be eligible for the course, students must have:

• At least 75 ECTS in the academic subject English, including 15 ECTS with academic progression (corresponding to level 61-90 hp in the Swedish academic system)
• At least 7.5 ECTS in English literature, or equivalent knowledge

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, students are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
• Total fee: SEK 24,150

Course Details

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 18 January 2026
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: Web-based (online)
• Mandatory meetings: No mandatory meetings
• Other meetings: None
• Study pace: 50%
• Teaching hours: Mixed
• Study location: Varied
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-14141

Additional Course Details

• Starts: 19 January 2026
• Ends: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: Web-based (online)
• Mandatory meetings: No mandatory meetings
• Other meetings: None
• Study pace: 50%
• Teaching hours: Mixed
• Study location: Varied
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-14150

About Umeå University

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