Information on Upgrading Degrees
Important Note
In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)
Upgrading Bachelor degrees: first minor to major
Upgrading Bachelor degrees: second minor to first minor
Upgrading Master degrees: first minor to major
Upgrading Master degrees: second minor to first minor
1. Upgrading Bachelor Degrees: First Minor to Major
The tables below illustrate the courses that will normally be required for the respective upgrades. For more details on the specific courses or module types, please consult the Wegleitung and/or online course descriptions.
Online course descriptions (Vorlesungsverzeichnis)
Important Note
In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)
(a) First Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to Major
| Module Type | CP | |
| History of Literature in English* | compulsory | 2 |
| Reading List English Literature | compulsory | 3 |
| Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part II | compulsory | 4 |
| 2 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 12 |
| 2 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (without paper) | compulsory-elective | 6 |
| Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | elective | 3 |
| Total number of credit points | 30 |
* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.
(b) First Minor in Literature, Upgrading to Major
| Module Type | CP | |
| History of the English Language* | compulsory | 8 |
| Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part II | compulsory | 4 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 6 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper) | compulsory-elective | 3 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (without paper) | compulsory-elective | 3 |
| Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | elective | 6 |
| Total number of credit points | 30 |
* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.
(c) First Minor in Literature and Linguistics, Upgrading to Major
| Module Type | CP | |
| Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part II | compulsory | 4 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 6 |
| 2 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (without paper) | compulsory-elective | 6 |
| Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | elective | 14 |
| Total number of credit points | 30 |
2. Upgrading Bachelor Degrees: Second Minor to First Minor
Important Note
In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)
| Module Type | CP | |
| History of the English Language* | compulsory | 8 |
| History of Literature in English* | compulsory | 2 |
| Reading List English Literature | compulsory | 3 |
| Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part I | compulsory | 4 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 6 |
| 1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper) | compulsory-elective | 3 |
| Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | elective | 4 |
| Total number of credit points | 30 |
* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.
3. Upgrading Master Degrees: First Minor to Majo
Important Note
In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)
(a) First Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to Major
| Module Type | CP | |
| Master Pflichtseminar Literaturwissenschaft: Methods and Theory | compulsory | 6 |
| 1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 9 |
| Total number of credit points | 15 |
(b) First Minor in Literature, Upgrading to Major
| Module Type | CP | |
| Master Pflichtseminar Sprachwissenschaft | compulsory | 6 |
| 1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper) | compulsory-elective | 9 |
| Total number of credit points | 15 |
(c) First Minor in Literature and Linguistics, Upgrading to Major
A total of 15 credit points needs to be completed, including at least one Research Seminar with paper in either Literature or Linguistics (9 CP). The remaining 6 CP can be chosen freely from Master modules in English Literature, English Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture.
4. Upgrading Master Degrees: Second Minor to First Minor
Important Note
In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)
(a) Second Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to First Minor
| Module Type | CP | |
| Master Pflichtseminar Literaturwissenschaft: Methods and Theory | compulsory | 6 |
| 1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (with paper) or: 1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (without paper) + free choice of Master modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | compulsory-elective | 9 or: 6+3 |
| Total number of credit points | 15 |
(b) Second Minor in Literature, Upgrading to First Minor
| Module Type | CP | |
| Master Pflichtseminar Sprachwissenschaft | compulsory | 6 |
| 1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper) or: 1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper) + free choice of Master modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture | compulsory-elective | 9 or: 6+3 |
| Total number of credit points | 15 |
