Program Overview

Program Details

The course is focused on English Renaissance drama and poetry with a focus on William Shakespeare. The works are read in relation to historical and cultural currents during the period. How these Renaissance texts have lived on and been re-interpreted up until today is a central issue.

Course Information

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance only (no required meetings)

Eligibility

To be accepted to the course, the applicant must have previously completed introduction and intermediate level courses in English literature at university level, or equivalent knowledge. Alternatively, 90 ECTS in Swedish Comparative Literature.

Selection

• Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
• Total fee: SEK 12,075

Course Schedule

• Starts: 1 September 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 7.5 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-14103

Additional Information

• The course is given by Language Studies.
• A study counsellor can help with many study-related questions.
• Essential information for international students is available in the International Student Guide.