English

This programme gives you knowledge about e.g. English literature and the English speaking countries' society and history. You will learn the oral and written English language through subjects such as grammar and phonetics. Furthermore, you will learn to analyse text, film, pictures, etc. in English.

This programme gives you knowledge about e.g. English literature and the English speaking countries' society and history.

You will learn the oral and written English language through subjects such as grammar and phonetics. Furthermore, you will learn to analyse text, film, pictures, etc. in English.

Name: English

Type: University Programme

Duration: 6 months as part of a 3-year BA programme or for 1 year as part of a 2-year MA programme

European transfer credits: BA: 30 ECTS, MA: 60 ECTS

Language: English

In the English programme, you will work with the English language, that is, both the oral and written language. You will have subjects such as, grammar and phonetics, where you work with sentence construction, word classes and pronunciation.

You will thoroughly examine English language literature all the way from the first known books in English to the modern authors of the 21st century. Text analysis can also include other forms of media than written literature, for example, film, TV, pictures or IT content.

In the programme, you will also study social subjects, where there is focus on the English speaking countries' society and history. It can be American governmental structure with Congress and the Senate or the English bicameral system.

A fourth aspect in the English programme is the culture in the English speaking countries. Here you will have lessons in culture theories and analysis as well as cultural history.

Teaching varies between project work in groups, lectures and classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions. At Roskilde University, problem-oriented project work makes up about half of the study.

If you choose to complete a bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Graduation from a master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).

Entry Requirements

The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.

To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.

Admission

The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.

A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.

The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the universities.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.

Educational Institutions

You can study English at Roskilde University, Aarhus University, University of Copenhagen and University of Southern Denmark

Roskilde University

At Roskilde University you can study English for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3-year BA programme or for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of a 2-year MA programme.

One of the Basic Studies, normally the International Basic Studies in Humanities, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.

You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.