MA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy
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 Philosophy, a German and Philosophy degree focusing on modern Scandinavian languages, cultures, and philosophical traditions. The course includes a compulsory academic year abroad in Denmark, Norway, or Sweden. The first year covers foundational subjects through morality and value, history of philosophy, logic, and philosophy of science. The second year explores epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind alongside cultural and literary themes. The third year is spent abroad through study or work placements in one or two destinations. The final year concentrates on advanced language acquisition including spoken Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, translation from a Scandinavian language into English, and essay, commentary and summary writing in a Scandinavian language.
Modules
- morality and value
- history of philosophy (may include Western and non-Western traditions)
- logic
- philosophy of science
- linguistics and language sciences
- business, economics and informatics
- politics, social policy, social anthropology and international relations
- art and architectural history
- history, classics and archaeology
- Celtic and Scottish ethnology
- philosophy, divinity and law
- epistemology
- metaphysics
- philosophy of language
- philosophy of mind
- 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