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.
Study location: Gothenburg or Brighton
You can take the course in Gothenburg or in Brighton, England. The two locations have separate application codes, and you will study the entire course full-time at the location you have chosen.
Brighton
Continuing your studies in Brighton:
Please note that if you study EN1110 (Introductory course, 30 credits) in Brighton, you cannot continue directly with EN1210 (Intermediate course, 30 credits) in Brighton in the following semester. Under current UK immigration rules, study as a Standard Visitor is limited to a maximum of six months, and consecutive periods of study cannot be used to extend this period.
If you wish to continue with EN1210 after completing EN1110 in Brighton, you may take EN1210 in Gothenburg or apply to study EN1210 in Brighton at a later opportunity when this is possible.
Students are responsible for checking the UK entry and immigration requirements that apply to their individual circumstances and nationality. For current information what applies to you, please see the UK Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/visit-to-study
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen and are considering studying in Brighton, please contact us before making any travel or visa arrangements.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
General entrance requirements for university studies and English level 2/English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test.
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
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?
More information about after graduation
Facilities
Our campus - Humanisten
Address: Renströmsgatan 6
