Overview
Linguistic research is conducted in historical linguistic research and the contemporary language. Research in literary studies covers a broad spectrum from post-war to contemporary literature, and in cultural didactics, the focus is on the development of new concepts for teaching realia.
Research
Research areas in this German programme at Uppsala University include:
- Modern linguistics
- Historical linguistics
- Literary studies
- Culture didactics
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- Populism
- Language learning
- Middle Low German and New High German
- German post-war and contemporary literature
- Autobiographical writing
- Literary production and reception
- Culture didactics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for PhD Programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification;
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle; or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Tuition Fees
PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.