BA Scandinavian Studies and Latin
About this course
BA in Scandinavian Studies and Latin, a German and Classics degree spanning northern European culture and classical antiquity. Students spend the third year abroad studying in a country where their chosen Scandinavian language is spoken. The first year covers foundational modules such as Interpreting Latin Literature, Advanced Latin A and Advanced Latin B, Introduction to Nordic Studies 1, and Introduction to Nordic Studies 2, alongside various optional choices. The second year provides opportunities to select from modules including Roman Epic, Roman Authors: Roman Love Poetry, Classics and Literary Theory, and The Dialogues of Plato. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year concludes with Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, alongside advanced optional study.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (A in Latin required, foreign language preferred.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Latin, with no higher level score below 5. Foreign language preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 48%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 335 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 60%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- A degree: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interpreting Latin Literature
- Advanced Latin A and Advanced Latin B
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Greek Myth: Its Use and Meaning
- Interpreting Greek Literature
- Introduction to the Study of Language
- Ancient Emotions in the Modern World
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture
- Introduction to Icelandic Language and Culture
- Roman Epic
- Roman Authors: Roman Love Poetry
- Classics and Literary Theory
- The Dialogues of Plato
- Xenophon: Politics, Identity and Text in Classical Greece
- Greek Comedy
- Greek Authors: Homer
- Dramaturgy, Ancient and Modern
- Archaic Greece, 800-479: A Cultural History
- Classical Poetry and its Reception in English Literature
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Roman Epic
- Roman Authors: Roman Love Poetry
- The Dialogues of Plato
- Xenophon: Politics, Identity and Text in Classical Greece
- Greek Comedy
- Greek Authors: Homer
- Dramaturgy, Ancient and Modern
- Archaic Greece, 800-479: A Cultural History
- Classical Poetry and its Reception in English Literature
- Virgil
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Latin at University College London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £53,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Latin at University College London do next?
100% 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 Latin at University College London?
86% 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 Latin at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Does BA Scandinavian Studies and Latin 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 Latin at University College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.