BA Scandinavian Studies
About this course
BA in Scandinavian Studies, a German degree focused on the languages, cultures, and history of the Nordic region. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory year abroad spent studying in the third year. The first year covers initial foundations through Introduction to Old Norse, Introduction to Nordic Studies 1, and Introduction to Nordic Studies 2. The second year offers a range of optional modules including The Power of Maps and Cultures of Conflict. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The final year concludes with advanced language and regional study options, alongside compulsory modules such as Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish and Dissertation in Scandinavian Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB (Foreign language preferred.) IB: 34 points (A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, preferably including a foreign language, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 67%: 10 offers from 15 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
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: 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: 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
- Introduction to Old Norse
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics
- Theories and Methods in Film and Media Studies
- Mediatising Dissent
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture
- Introduction to Icelandic Language and Culture
- The Power of Maps
- Nationalism and Ethnicity in Contemporary Europe
- Utopias and Dystopias in Literature
- Theatre Translations and Adaptations
- Introduction to Film Genre
- Topics in Popular Film and Media
- Aspects of European Thought
- Cultures of Conflict
- Topics in Linguistics I
- Topics in Linguistics II
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Dissertation in Scandinavian Studies
- Northern Sites and Cities: Perspectives of Urban and Cultural Geographies of the Nordic Region
- Advanced Danish Language and Culture
- Advanced Swedish Language and Culture
- Advanced Norwegian Language and Culture
- Advanced Icelandic Language and Culture
- Translation from the Scandinavian Languages
- Vikings and Valkyries in Contemporary Culture
- Viking-Age Scandinavia A
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies 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 £10,000 more than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies 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 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 at University College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Scandinavian Studies at University College London?
67% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 15 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Scandinavian Studies 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 at University College London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.