Overview

About the programme

English and Education conducts research in both English linguistics and literature, where the subject’s teaching practice is studied in conjunction with the English language and its literary and cultural expressions.

Our research focus ranges from textbooks and vocabulary acquisition to children’s literature and film studies. Together with other research subjects, we contribute to ensuring the scientific competence within the teacher education programmes at at Luleå University of Technology.

Programme Structure

Research focuses on:

cultural, literary and linguistic perspectives on English language education
power relations emanating from e.g. gender, ethnicity and class
teaching and learning
language and literature
cultural and social functions of language and literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Literature Linguistics View 23 other PhDs in Linguistics in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant meets the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) studies if he or she has been awarded a Master’s (second-cycle) qualification, has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle credits, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in another way, in Sweden or elsewhere
The applicant shall have at least 120 credits in linguistics, literature, second language acquisition or language education, of which 30 were acquired at an advanced level and include a degree project of at least 15 credits. The applicant must also have a very good command of oral and written communication in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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