MA Scandinavian Studies and Classics
Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) in Scandinavian Studies and Classics, a German and Classics degree exploring the historical and cultural connections between ancient civilizations and the Nordic region. The programme includes a compulsory year abroad in Denmark, Norway or Swedish-speaking destinations for study or work during the third year. The first year covers the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds, ancient Greek language, Latin language, and linguistics and language sciences. The second year progresses to ancient history, classical art and archaeology, classical literature in translation, and Cultural Responses to War. The third year consists of a period of study or work abroad across one or two destinations. The final year focuses on advanced language acquisition, including spoken Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, essay, commentary and summary writing in your Scandinavian language, and translation from your Scandinavian language into English.
Modules
- the history and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds
- or, ancient Greek language
- or, Latin language
- linguistics and language sciences
- Celtic and Scottish ethnology
- business, economics and informatics
- politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
- art and architectural history
- history, classics and archaeology
- philosophy, divinity and law
- ancient history
- classical art and archaeology
- classical literature in translation
- Cultural Responses to War
- Migration, Exile, Diaspora
- Crime and Detection in Literature
- Gender and Culture
- The Coming-of-Age Narrative
- Introduction to European Cinema
- Dynamics of Language and Power
- Languages Beyond University
- study in one or two destinations
- work in one or two destinations
- study in one destination and work in another
- two semesters at a single institution
- one semester at two different institutions (in different destinations)
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- spoken Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- essay, commentary and summary writing in your Scandinavian language
- translation from your Scandinavian language into English