Master's programmes
Do you want to learn more, specialise yourself, or develop your skills further? Studying a master degree is a way to take your skills to another level. Advanced knowledge is attractive to prospective employers and can lead to a possible career as a researcher.
Studying at Masters level
In order to meet the general entry requirements for master’s level studies, a bachelor’s degree is normally required. However, in order to take a master’s level single-subject course, it can sometimes be enough to have studied 90 credits within the same field of subject as the course in question. In addition, there are often specific entry requirements for the different programmes or courses. See each course’s or programme’s requirements of prior knowledge for correct entry requirements.
Degree
Programmes at master’s level lead to either a 1-year master’s degree (60 credits) or a 2-year master’s degree (120 credits). Some programmes lead to a professional qualification. It is also possible to put together your own degree at master’s level based on single-subject courses. Some degrees also make you qualified to apply to Phd studies.
English language requirements
In order to be eligible for university studies in Sweden, student must demonstrate that they meet the English requirements for the course or programme they wish to apply for. For information about what level of English requirements (IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR* etc.) is needed to meet the requirements of English 5 and English 6, visit Universityadmissions.se.
Application
Applications for courses and programmes at master’s level should be made through www.universityadmissions.se. Make sure to check the final application date for the courses/programmes in which you are interested.
The online application should be submitted no later than January 15 for students commencing their studies in the autumn semester and August 15 for students commencing their studies in the spring semester. There is an application fee of SEK 900 for each semester you apply.
Tuition fees
Students with citizenship not within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, are required to pay application and tuition fees for university studies in Sweden. The tuition fees at Linnaeus University are divided into categories, in the range between SEK 85,000-260,000 per academic year. Course fees are determined on an annual basis but will apply to the whole programme studies.
Why should I study a 1-year or 2-year master’s programme?
“It sounds smart to study a 1-year or 2-year master’s programme, but why should I do it? Will it make it easier for me to get a job?” Emma Krig student counsellor, answers frequently asked questions about 1-year and 2-year master’s programmes.
Read the full interview with Emma
What’s the difference between a 1-year and a 2-year master’s programme?
“A 1-year master’s programme consists of 60 credits at master’s level, of which 15 credits are made up of an independent project. A 1-year master’s programme leads to Degree of Master (60 credits). A 2-year master’s programme consists of 120 credits at master’s level, of which 30 credits are made up of an independent project. A 2-year master’s programmes leads to Degree of Master (120 credits)”.
What are the entry requirements?
“In order to be able to apply to a 1-year or 2-year master’s programme, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree or professional qualification comprising 180 credits. Your degree must also include an independent project comprising at least 15 credits. Sometimes it may also be required that you have studied specific courses in order to meet the entry requirements for a master’s programme”.
What does it mean to study at master’s level, what’s the big difference form studies at bachelor’s level?
“At universities, there are three different levels on which you can study, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD. These levels build on each other. For instance, you are acquired to have obtained a degree from the bachelor’s level in order to continue studying at master’s level”.
Why should I study a 1-year or 2-year master’s programme?
“A programme at master’s level provides you with in-depth, cutting-edge knowledge and strengthens your competitiveness on the labour market, both nationally and internationally. It can also create opportunities for you to change your field of work. If your aim is to build a career, get top positions and/or work internationally, it is particularly important for you to study a 1-year or 2-year master’s programme. A master’s programme also opens the opportunity of a research career.
Our Master's programmes
Courses at master’s level
We offer a large number of courses at master’s level. Search out the courses you are interested in via our education search. Our courses at master’s level.