Bachelor i engelsk

English

Bachelor

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 Bachelor of English provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of English language, 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.

Our excellent lecturers have long educational and work experience from the UK and USA, and can offer students a programme with an internationally high standard, in both the linguistic and cultural components.

A Bachelor of English opens the doors to careers and further education for diverse range of occupations, both in Norway and abroad.

Programme description

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 Bachelor of English provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of English language, 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.

Our excellent lecturers have long educational and work experience from the UK and USA, and can offer students a programme with an internationally high standard, in both the linguistic and cultural components.

A Bachelor of English opens the doors to careers and further education for diverse range of occupations, both in Norway and abroad.

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Admission requirements

Higher education entrance qualification

Documented proficiency in English language

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Job opportunities

The Bachelor in English provides knowledge and skills that are in demand in the public and private sectors, and in a range of occupations. It can be combined with further studies to qualify students for pedagogical positions. Other relevant career paths include the cultural sector, media, management and tourism.

Further education

Completion of the Bachelor of English degree qualifies graduates for continued education in Practical Pedagogical Education (PPU) and for continued academic study at the Master level.

Study abroad

Students are encouraged to go on an international exchange during the third year of this programme, for instance to one of Nord University's partner institutions in Japan or the US. The university has different exchange programmes.

This programme is open to international students at Nord University. Please note that excellent English language skills are expected from students, ideally exceeding the formal minimum requirements.

Application deadline and admission

Application deadline Applications are open in the following periods:
> Non-EU/EEA: October 1 - December 1
> EU/EEA og Nordic residents: February 1 - April 15
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Commencement autumn 2020

Semester registration and participation

Welcome to the Bachelor of English at the Faculty of Education and Arts. We have planned an exciting and inclusive semester for all our students.

Mode of delivery - ONLINE ONLY in 2020

The first semester of the Bachelor in English will be delivered entirely online in autumn 2020.* 

Online study "trip"

In the autumn semester, new students will have the opportunity to participate in a one-week online course delivered by the Norwegian Study Centre in York, as part of the course SP171 British Studies for Bachelor of English. No international travel is required in order to participate. The online course is free of charge.​

Semester registration

You can register as  a student as soon as you receive your student number. After completing registration, you will have access to a range of digital forums and tools at Nord University. This includes digital meeting rooms and the e-learning platform Canvas.
This year, it is especially important that you participate in digital learning arenas. 

Received a student number?

>> Register as a student at Nord University.

Participation and orientation

Students located in Norway are invited to attend an onsite orientation meeting. For new students studying online, the meeting will be streamed in Zoom. We recommend attending the orientation meeting, where you will receive lots of useful information and have the opportunity to see and hear your lecturers. 

Orientation meeting
Bodø (Auditorium Regine Normann): Friday, August 14 from 9am - 11am.
>> Go to the Zoom meeting in the e-learning platform Canvas (student account required).

Student account required
The Zoom meeting requires you to have student account, so we recommend completing your semester registration as soon as you receive your student number (see above).
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Equipment

Digital learning forms an important part of education at Nord, regardless of mode of delivery. It is important to have the right equipment. 

All student should have access to:

  • PC/Mac/tablet with internet access
  • Headset
  • Web camera​
We recommend the following standard:

OS PC: Windows 10 // OS Mac: supports​ Mojave (10.14) 
Browser: Chrome  
Minimum i3 2GHz processor  // Minimum 4GB RAM  
10GB available space on hard drive 
  
Internet
Minimum 2 Mbit/s for general IT services 
6 Mbit/s for Zoom with video
2 Mbit/s for Zoom without video

Contact information​

If you have questions about commencement or the programme in general, contact the academic advisor:

Anna Elisabeth Kristoffersen
anna.e.kristoffersen@nord.no
+47 75 51 77 81
>> Book an academic guidance session​

Special learning arrangements

If have special needs that affect your learning situation, you can apply for special arrangements in teaching and examinations.

>> Read more about special learning arrangements here.​

*Please note that online programmes do not provide a basis for prolonged stays in Norway. The Norwegian Directora​te of Immigration will not grant a study permit for the period in which the programme is delivered online.​

Orientation meeting programme

Friday August 14, 9am - 11am
Auditorium Regine Normann, Nord University Bodø, and on Zoom (via e-learning platform Canvas​)

NB: You must have created your student account and completed semester registration (see above)

  • ​Welcome speech from teaching staff
  • Ombudsperson: get to know your rights as a student
  • Student welfare organisation (Studentinord): good to know​
  • Academic advisor: Start studying
  • Eureka: Greeting from the student association
Already in Bodø?

You are welcome to attend general orientation events on campus:

Sunday August 9, 12 noon
PreStudy BBQ in the cafeteria courtyard

Thursday August 13, 8am - 10am
Studentinord breakfast, in cooperation with the buddy programme

Saturday August 15, 12 noon - 1pm
Hike to Hunstadtoppen (elevation: 208m), departure from cafeteria courtyard

Timetables and course literature

Fall Semester Classes

Classes meet asynchronously. This means that there is no timetable published. Each class will post new lectures and activities weekly according to its syllabus. Each syllabus is available on Canvas.  
You must keep up with all readings, lectures and activities according to the syllabus for each class. 

Course literature

>> Read our instructions on finding, purchasing and downloading course literature here.

If you choose to acquire your literature from retailers other than those recommended in the instructions, please check ISBN numbers to ensure that you are purchasing the same edition as your lecturer will be using.​  If you are living in Bodø, you can order the full course literature (pensumpakke) in advance from Akademik​a Bodø.

Bachelor of English, as a study of English language, literature, and culture, has a fairly extensive reading list. Our lecturers will help you work through and understand the readings, but it is the students' responsibility to complete required reading in advance of each class session.

Above all, we would advise online students to acquire the course literature early, to ensure adequate time for reading as the semester begins.​


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Orientation week

Important information

Welcome to the Faculty of Education and Arts at Nord University.

Information for international students

Find useful information at this website: New student at Nord University 

First lecture

Compulsory orientation meeting for all international students Monday August 12. See Programme below.
English classes begin during week 35. Please see schedule in TimeEdit. 

 

Mandatory attendance

English classes have an 85% attendance requirement. This means that you have to come to
class unless you have a very good reason not to, such as illness. Please notify your teacher in advance if you will not be attending class on a given day.

Study trip

The English Department invites all Bachelor in English students to attend a one-week study trip to the Norwegian Study Centre, University of York, UK. Details will be distributed during our introduction meeting. The trip or its equivalent assignment is an obligatory component of British Studies.


Programme

Sunday August 11:

18:00   Pre-study barbeque at the University Backyard. 

The student's welfare organisation "Studentinord" is hosting a BBQ party for all new students outside the main canteen, where the Rector and Deans at Nord University will be the Head Chefs for the evening and serve food;) This is an exciting event to meet new students.


Monday August 12:

  • 10:00-15:00  Compulsory orientation meeting

    The International Office at Nord University is holding this useful meeting for all new international students.  
Tuesday August 13:

  • 09:30   Meet & greet in Pennalet 
    Welcome reception - meet fellow students 

  • 11:00   Opening new academic year 2019/20 - Official ceremony
    Outside the main entrance.
    Please note that the ceremony will be held in Norwegian. 

  • 13:15   Opening of new academic year - Faculty of Education and Arts in 
    Auditorium Petter Dass (A14).

    Please note that the ceremony will be held in Norwegian. 

  • After the opening – meet your buddy group

Wednesday August 14:

  • 11:00   Free pizza for new students in Pennalet 

  • 12:00   Introduction meeting in Auditorium A3 Matthias Bonsak Krogh

    At this meeting, you will meet your teachers, learn more about Bachelor of English and your fall semester courses, and get some practical information about the study trip to England. You will also have the chance to ask any and all questions about studying English at Nord University. Finally, you will have the chance to sign up for a student guide (“fadder”), which we highly recommend if you are a three-year degree student and new to Bodø.

Thursday August 15:

  • 08:00   Free breakfast hosted by Studentinord for new students in the main canteen

  • 10:30   Tour de Nord    

    Join your buddy group in a scavenger hunt, which takes you around campus. At the end of this not-to-miss event all participants can enjoy themselves with great music and free food. 

Services for new students

Studentinord
Do you need housing? Kindergarten? Affordable and healthy food on campus?
Get to kn​ow the services of Studentinord​, the welfare organisation for students at Nord University. Their job is to make your life as a new student easier.

Welcome committee 
The welcome committee  will ensure that you get the best possible start as a new student in Bodø. The welcome committee is run by senior students, who will ensure that you get the best possible start as a new student in Bodø. They can pick you up from the airport, help you find accomodation and arrange guided tourse in and around Bodø. 

Buddy programme

Buddies are senior students who are helping new students get to know the university, study programmes and student community. In short, they help you prepare for having a successful start as a student at Nord University. Check out the buddy programme for more information.

Student life

Want to learn more about life as a student at Nord University? Find out more here.

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About campus Bodø 
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ECTS Credits 180
Study level Bachelor
Scope Full time
Teaching language English
Police certificate of conduct No
Campus Bodø

Application deadline and admission

Application deadline Applications are open in the following periods:
> Non-EU/EEA: October 1 - December 1
> EU/EEA og Nordic residents: February 1 - April 15

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