In an age where English is emerging as the common, global language for science, society and cultural exchange, English language skills are essential for participation in cultural and scientific debates.
The campus-based English One-Year Programme in Bodø (3EN) provides a comprehensive disciplinary introduction to the study of English, with a focus on its practical, scientific and artistic aspects. Through engaging the field’s dynamic intellectual tradition, students develop their capacity for critical reflection within a broader cultural perspective.
| Location | Bodø campus |
| Code | 3EN |
| Credits | 60 ECTS |
| Form | Full-time studies |
The Programme includes a rich re-introduction to the English language in the context of American and British literature and culture from the early modern period until today, and makes it possible to understand and participate in international cultural developments and debates in which Norway plays a part. Students cultivate skills in language construction and critical thinking, and also develop insight into the teaching profession.
A popular feature of the programme is the annual study trip to the Norwegian Study Centre in York, UK.
Our excellent lecturers have long educational and work experience from the UK and North America, and offer students a programme with an internationally high standard, in both the linguistic and cultural components.
The campus-based English One-Year Programme opens the doors to careers and further education for diverse range of occupations, both in Norway and abroad. It is therefore an ideal “starter programme” for recent high school graduates looking to experience university life, but who don’t know where to begin.
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My experiences with 3EN gave me the opportunity to apply my love of fiction to non-fiction, and this taught me essential skills for both my future studies and prospective jobs, as the programme helped me learn how to apply and integrate theoretical & practical knowledge. I grew immensely as a person over just a year. I was allowed to freely exchange ideas, both congruent and incongruent with my own. I was challenged in my own interpretations, requiring me to reflect on my processes and my foundational ideas, and, I was able to befriend several wonderful people. I’d recommend the one-year programme to anyone with an appreciation of either fiction or the English language – especially if you appreciate both – as I believe it can help anyone to grow into a more mature, opinionated, and learned person.
I chose to take the One Year Program in Bodø in 2023-2024 because I was unsure what I wanted to study, and all I knew was that English was a subject I really enjoyed in high school. I also figured it was the One Year Program that would be most useful no matter what I wished to study in the future, which I was very right about. The program has taught me a lot about the language and its literature, and it has improved my analyzing and writing abilities. These are skills I believe will come to be useful no matter what I plan to do afterwards. On top of that, the study trip to York in the first semester was a really fun and enriching experience, with great lectures and a cool city to explore afterwards. I still haven’t completely figured out what I want to study next, but continuing with English is definitely on the list thanks to this program.
I chose to take the One Year Program in Bodø in 2023-2024 because I was unsure what I wanted to study, and all I knew was that English was a subject I really enjoyed in high school. I also figured it was the One Year Program that would be most useful no matter what I wished to study in the future, which I was very right about. The program has taught me a lot about the language and its literature, and it has improved my analyzing and writing abilities. These are skills I believe will come to be useful no matter what I plan to do afterwards. On top of that, the study trip to York in the first semester was a really fun and enriching experience, with great lectures and a cool city to explore afterwards. I still haven’t completely figured out what I want to study next, but continuing with English is definitely on the list thanks to this program.
I studied English for one year as part of my bachelor degree in History at Nord University. The year was fulfilling in so many unexpected and amazing ways. We were introduced to some of the most influential works in both British and American literature, and also given the tools and methods for analyzing their true nature. These research methods have stayed with me ever since. Discovering the importance of nuances in words, languages, and sentences truly changed my perspective on everyday truths. I haven’t even mentioned the amazing study trip to York! The English one-year programme also played a major part in my future education, as I afterwards took a one-year exchange at Cambridge University in the UK as part of my masters degree in History, and I wrote my masters thesis in English.
The one-year program, and the 'Research and Writing' course in particular, has been very helpful for my further studies. There are so many other courses that say they will “train us” in academic writing, but I find that most of them give us little feedback and little to go on. Having completed this particular course I definitely feel more prepared than many of my fellow students who have had a hard time cracking the code.
As citizens of the world, we need good English skills and intercultural awareness. English is a world language and has a central role in education, work, communication, leisure, and for personal growth. The Web-based One Year Programme (20EN) provides a high degree of English proficiency as well as insights into how language works, is used, is acquired, changes, and how we process language cognitively. In addition, the web-based One Year Programme introduces different cultural aspects of the English-speaking world. The programme emphasises active student participation with ample opportunities to practice and improve a wide range of English skills.
| Location | Online |
| Code | 20EN |
| Credits | 60 ECTS |
| Form | Full-time studies |
All course instruction, except the trip to York, will be delivered online only. There will be live online instruction Mondays and Fridays from 14.00-16.00. Additional instruction and coursework takes place asynchronously. Participation in live teaching is compulsory, with a requirement of 80% attendance. There is no recording of the teaching.
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