BA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy
About this course
BA in Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy, a joint honours degree in German and Philosophy. Students spend the third year abroad to experience the culture firsthand, and undertake an advanced project in the final year. The first year introduces the academic area through Introduction to Nordic Studies 1 and Introduction to Nordic Studies 2, alongside a selection of optional modules. The second year offers further philosophical study through modules such as Aesthetics, Applied Ethics, and Metaphysics. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year features compulsory Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, complemented by optional studies in areas such as Early Wittgenstein, Feminism and Philosophy, and Formal Epistemology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Foreign language preferred.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
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What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture
- Aesthetics
- Applied Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Knowledge
- Topics in Greek Philosophy: Plato
- Philosophy of Language
- Ethics
- Topics in Political Philosophy
- Topics in Aristotle
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Marxism
- Intermediate Logic
- Early Wittgenstein
- Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy of Religion
- Topics in German Idealism
- Free Speech and Theories of Autonomy
- Feminism and Philosophy
- Equality
- Formal Epistemology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy at University College London do next?
80% 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 Philosophy at University College London?
88% 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 Philosophy at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Does BA Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy 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 Philosophy at University College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.