Academic and Scientific Writing in English
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This course aims to improve undergraduate students’ writing skills in academic and scientific English. It meets the needs of students across various disciplines, providing them with the skills to interpret and write different types of scientific and academic texts with a specific focus on research-based essays.
This course is suitable for students starting their university studies.
Registration information, spring 2026
Registration is mandatory and will be open in Ladok for admitted students between 7 and 11 January. You need to register on time to confirm and keep your place. If you are new to Stockholm University, also remember to activate your university account. Activation of university accounts for the spring term opens no earlier than 7 January.
Course structure
More detailed course information will be available to registered students on the learning platform Athena.
Teaching Format
The course consists of seminars and writing assignments. Teaching will be online via Zoom. Attendance at online seminars is obligatory.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of an assessment of active participation at seminars, as well as written assignments.
Examiner
Teacher: Axel Lindner Olsson
Examiner: Špela Mežek
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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Contact
Teacher: Axel Lindner Olsson
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Spring 2026 | Period 1 | Day-time, 50% | Only distance courses without required meetings | For international students
7.5 credits
Spring 2026
Period 1Day-time, 50%Only distance courses without required meetingsFor international students
Beginning/EndPlease view course schedule for exact dates
week commencing
18/01/2026 - 21/03/2026
Closed for application
Information about late applicationApplies only to certain courses
Course code: ENASV1
Application code: SU-19015
Level
Bachelor's level
Language
English
Eligibility
English course 6
Selection
The grade point average of your upper secondary school leaving certificate 47 %, the Swedish national university aptitude test 33 %, Higher Education Credits 20 %
Tuition fee
Applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 11250 SEK. The complete course: 11250 SEK.
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