The application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 is from 2 to 16 January 2025. Please note that our International Master's Programmes only have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.
The Master’s Programme in English Studies is for students interested in deepening their knowledge of English literature, language, linguistics or language teaching.
You are eligible to apply if you:
Suitable background studies include e.g. English language and linguistics or English literature. The applicability and sufficient scope of studies are assessed after applying. No preliminary assessments of the applicability of studies are made. Please note that excellent or native-level skills in English are not sufficient grounds for admission.
The full admission criteria can be found at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo.fi.
In the Master’s Programme in English Studies, you can develop your expertise in areas that are often separated in other programmes:
In a stimulating environment with accomplished researchers and teachers, you develop work-life skills, such as skills in presentation, independent and group work and project management. Upon graduating, you will:
An MA in English Studies prepares you for a variety of jobs, and our graduates have been successful in finding employment. English is used globally as the language of science, culture, business and tourism, and experts in English are required in all of these fields.
If combined with mandatory pedagogical studies, the Master’s degree in English Studies qualifies you to be a language teacher. You will also be eligible to apply for doctoral studies.
This video gives a general overview of the application process for the International Master's Programmes at the University of Helsinki.
Note that the video and instructions apply to the application round for the autumn 2024 intake that closed on 3 Jan 2024. However, they give you an idea of what to expect when the instructions are updated in autumn 2024 for the next intake.
Start preparing your application well in advance, make sure that you meet the admission criteria and language requirements, and always read the full instructions on our website.
If you have any questions about admissions at the University of Helsinki, please contact our admission advisers for guidance.
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