English: Introductory Course
Summary
In this course you will be introduced to four major areas of English Studies, namely Linguistics, Academic Writing and Speaking, Literature and Culture, each dealt with in its own course module.
About
The different parts of the course aim to increase your knowledge about and skills in the English language as well as your knowledge about English literature and culture and give you opportunities to practice a scholarly approach. Another aim of the course is to form a foundation for the development of knowledge about sustainable development and further development of generic competencies.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
English 6
Local admissions
General entrance requirements for university studies and the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 or equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 no part under 5.5 or TOEFL 575 p, TWE score 4.5 is also required.
Assessment of qualifications
If you lack the formal qualifications, but believe that you have the equivalent knowledge of the language, you may take a test to determine whether you are eligible. Read more about Diagnostic assessment of prior learning here on the department's webpage.
NB: It is not possible to take the test if you make a late application for the course.
Selection
Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).
After graduation
What happens next? Further studies? Apply for a degree? Search for a job? How can you plan forwards to get your dream job?
There are many questions, and some answers can be found here:
https://www.gu.se/en/study-in-gothenburg/after-your-studies
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
