BA Scandinavian Studies and English
About this course
BA in Scandinavian Studies and English, an undergraduate degree within English and German. This four-year course includes a compulsory year abroad in the third year and a final-year advanced project. The first year introduces the discipline through compulsory study of Narrative Texts, Introduction to Nordic Studies 1, and Introduction to Nordic Studies 2, alongside a range of optional modules in languages and early literature. Year two offers various optional modules covering historical literary periods and critical analysis. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year requires Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, complemented by further optional study in literary history and language.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (English Literature/English Language and Literature grade A required, foreign language preferred.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, to include English Language and Literature/English Literature grade 6, no higher level score below 5. Higher level in foreign language preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Media Professionals: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Narrative Texts
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Introduction to Old and Middle English
- Criticism and Theory
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture
- Introduction to Icelandic Language and Culture
- Chaucer and his Literary Background
- Renaissance I (1520-1625)
- Critical Commentary and Analysis
- Renaissance II (1625-1700)
- The Romantic Period
- The Victorian Period
- American Literature to 1900
- Old English Literature I
- Old English Literature II
- Modern English Language
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Renaissance I (1520-1625)
- Critical Commentary and Analysis
- Renaissance II (1625-1700)
- The Romantic Period
- The Victorian Period
- American Literature to 1900
- Old English Literature I
- Old English Literature II
- Modern English Language
- Homosexuality and Queerness in Literary History
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Does BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Scandinavian Studies and English at University College London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.