MA Language, Culture and History: Scandinavian Studies

The Language, Culture and History: Scandinavian Studies MA offered by University College London (UCL) is a comprehensive program that bridges the cultures of Scandinavia with extensive language training and study in linguistics, literature, cultural history, and society. This course is designed for graduates and professionals seeking to expand their understanding of the Nordic world.Course Content: The program delves into the study of linguistic, literary, and material cultures of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. It also explores the linguistics of the region and provides a thorough grounding in Nordic languages. The program allows students to specialise and the curriculum is flexible to adapt to individual interests.Key Modules: The course comprises compulsory modules such as Language, Culture and History: Themes and Perspectives, Language in Society: Sociolinguistic Perspectives, and a dissertation in Language, Culture and History. There are optional modules ranging from studies in Old Norse, Scandinavian cinema, Translation theory and practice along with Scandinavian language modules such as Old Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found employment in various sectors including international organisations, NGOs, journalism and other media, the cultural sector, individual research, and political institutions. It provides a strong foundation for further PhD study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.