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Master of Philosophy in English Language and Linguistics

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Programme website	http://www.ntnu.no/intersek/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Office of International Relations, NTNU
Telephone	+47 73 59 57 00
Email	international@adm.ntnu.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The MPhil programme in English Language and Linguistics is admitting students every second year. The programme consists of a combination of courses comprising a total of 60 ECTS credits, and a Master's thesis of 60 credits. One academic year is 60 credits. Courses should be completed within the first year of the MPhil programme, and the second year should be fully devoted to the master's thesis. The courses are selected from the regular courses offered to Norwegian Master's students at the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. The range of courses includes issues such as modern English grammar and syntax, first and second language acquisition and translation theories. In the summer period between the first and second years the candidates are given the opportunity to return to their home countries to do fieldwork if this is necessary for the completion of their theses.
Application deadline	Quota programme applicants: Preliminary applicaton 1 December. Final application 1 February.; Other applicants with non-Norwegian, non-Nordic educational background: Preliminary application 1 December. Final application 1 February. Preliminary application is mandatory for any applicant with a non-Nordic degree; Applicants with Norwegian or Nordic educational background: 15 April
Nokut certification	No (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Academic requirements: BA in English, BA in Linguistics or equivalent, with a sufficient background of in topics related to English language or linguistics. Only candidates with a minimum of three courses within English Language and Linguistics will be considered for acceptance. ; English requirements: International applicants should document either a TOEFL test with a mimum paper score of 550 (230 computer based test) or better, or an IELTS test score of minimum 6.0 or better. For updated and detailed information about admission requirements/ procedures, and the possibilities for exemptions from the English requirement for certain categories of applicants, please see the home page of the Office of International Relations, NTNU: www.ntnu.no/intersek/index-eng.html/. Norwegian applicants must fulfill the basic requirements in English language from the Norwegian Higher Secondary School (engelsk grunnkurs).
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Languages and Philological Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Trondheim, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Other
Application procedures	For further information, and application forms please see http://www.ntnu.no/international/master