Introduction to Academic Studies in English
No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.
No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.
No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.
About
The course is based on research in ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and prepares the students for further studies in English as well as for studies in other subjects where teaching and/or examination is in English. The written parts focus on professional English, critical reading and writing, argumentation, linguistic correctness and other stylistic aspects. The spoken parts focus on developing the students' abilities to communicate clearly and correctly in an academic context. The course takes a hands-on approach.
Prerequisites and selection
Requirements
Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Selection
Selection is based upon average grade from upper secondary school (34 %), the number of credits from previous university studies (33 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (33 %).
For admission to the summer 2021 and onward the following selection applies: 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 %).