BA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy

The Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy BA is a four-year undergraduate course offered by University College London (UCL). This interesting interdisciplinary program is unique in the UK, combining the study of one of the three main continental Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish) with Philosophy. The course also offers the opportunity to spend a year abroad, giving students a unique cultural and language immersion experience.Course Content: The course is designed to give students a comprehensive grounding in Scandinavian Languages and Culture in their first two years of study, which is supplemented with the added understanding and analytical skills in Philosophy. The third year is spent abroad either at a university, school, or on a work placement. The final year furthers students' language competence, and offers a wide range of options in advanced literature and cultural, historical, and linguistic studies.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this program include Danish Language, Norwegian Language, Swedish Language, Philosophical Studies, Introduction to Old Norse, Scandinavian Language, Culture, and Society, Philosophy Core: Knowledge and Reality, Philosophy Core: Ethics and Politics, and Advanced Options in Literature and Culture.Accreditations: Not specified.Future Careers: Graduates of the course have been successful in areas such as academia, translating, teaching, research, business and administration, the media, and the public sector. The year abroad adds significant transferable skills and makes graduates particularly attractive to employers. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.