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MA Language, Culture and History: Scandinavian Studies

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Develop your understanding of Scandinavian culture in a global context while learning a Nordic language through this degree. The Language, Culture and History: Scandinavian Studies MA is taught at UCL, home to the UK’s largest centre in Scandinavian studies with one of the best libraries on Scandinavia outside of the region. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn or improve your knowledge of Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in a relevant discipline.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

In the UK and abroad, the Nordic countries are increasingly recognised for the success of their political and social model, and for their film, literature, food and design. Our MA graduates bring their deep understanding of Scandinavian culture to careers in which knowledge of the region is key.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Language, Culture and History
  • Introduction to Old Norse
  • Crime and Small Communities in Nordic Literature
  • Advanced Old Norse
  • Nordic Landscapes
  • MA Dissertation (Research)
  • MA Dissertation
  • Translation from the Scandinavian Languages
  • The Vikings in Europe
  • Viking-Age Scandinavia A
  • Viking-Age Scandinavia
  • Northern Sites and Cities: Perspectives of Urban and Cultural Geographies of the Nordic Region

Optional modules

  • Introduction to Old Norse
  • Crime and Small Communities in Nordic Literature
  • Advanced Old Norse
  • Nordic Landscapes
  • MA Dissertation (Research)
  • MA Dissertation
  • Translation from the Scandinavian Languages
  • The Vikings in Europe
  • Viking-Age Scandinavia A
  • Viking-Age Scandinavia
  • Northern Sites and Cities: Perspectives of Urban and Cultural Geographies of the Nordic Region
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

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