Courses for exchange students

30 credits per term constitutes full-time studies. Below are courses that we offer at the Department of English. For courses offered by other departments, please refer to their websites or the Stockholm University course catalogue.

When choosing your courses, you should ensure that they will be approved by your home university for a credit transfer. You should also select some alternative courses, as schedule clashes may occur and we may not be able to guarantee a place on all courses.

Courses offered every term

English I (30 credits)

English II (30 credits)

Follow the links above for detailed information about these courses. Please note that English I and English II can only be taken as a whole. It is not possible to take individual modules.

Optional modules at the English III level

The below optional modules in English literature and linguistics are planned for the spring term 2026. However, these are subject to change depending on the number of students. Therefore, make sure you provide alternatives when you send in your course selection form, as all modules may not be given.

These modules require background knowledge of the subject (English linguistics / literature). English III modules are suitable for students with at least two terms of studies in English literature / linguistics. When sending in the course selection form, students wanting to take these modules should also send in transcripts showing the English courses taken at their home university.

Optional modules in Linguistics - Spring 2026

The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

Optional modules in linguistics, spring 2026 - summary pdf, 256.4 kB.

We do not recommend printing module descriptions, as certain changes may take place before the course starts. Course material will be made available on Athena.

Module (7.5 credits each)	Period
Global Discourses and the Media \| Schedule	Period 1 (A-B)
Phonetics	Period 2 (C-D)
History of the English Language	Period 2 (C-D)

Optional modules in Literature - Spring 2026

The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.

Optional modules in literature, spring 2026 - summary pdf, 222.3 kB.

We do not recommend printing module descriptions, as certain changes may take place before the course starts. Course material will be made available on Athena.

Module (7.5 credits each)	Period
The Art of Crime \| Schedule	Period 1 (A-B)
The British Novel after WWII	Period 2 (C-D)
Shakespeare in Theory, in Print, and on Stage	Period 2 (C-D)

Advanced level

If places allow and if you are studying at the Master's level at your home university, you can apply for our courses at advanced level. Transcripts need to be submitted with the course selection form in order to establish eligibility.

For information on which Master's courses we are currently offering, see Courses and programmes.

Part-time courses

The following part-time courses will be offered in spring 2026:

Creative Writing in English (15 credits, afternoon/evening)

Online courses without physical meetings:

Science Fiction in Literary History and Popular Culture (15 credits)

Academic and Scientific Writing in English (7.5 credits, period 1)

Oral Presentations in Academic English (7.5 credits, period 2)

Please note that online courses are not recommended for non-EU students who need a residence permit to study in Sweden, as the Migration Agency may reject your application if you study less than 30 credits of campus courses.

Last updated: 2025-12-19

Source: Department of English