English, Bachelor's Thesis in Literature 15 credits
About the course
An independent study of a delimited research question in English literary studies. The study is presented in English in the form of a thesis which adheres to generally accepted research principles regarding content and format. The course also includes feedback on other students' theses. The choice of topic is made in consultation with the supervisor.
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.
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Autumn 2025
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English, Bachelor's Thesis in Literature
Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends18 January 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings0
Other meetings0
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursMixed
Study locationVaried
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-14141
Eligibility Univ: 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), and of the latter at least 7.5 ECTS must be in English literature, or equivalent knowledge.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you 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
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Spring 2026
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English, Bachelor's Thesis in Literature
Spring 2026 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends7 June 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings0
Other meetings0
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursMixed
Study locationVaried
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-14150
Eligibility Univ: 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), and of the latter at least 7.5 ECTS must be in English literature, or equivalent knowledge.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you 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
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