Overview

In this Viking and Old Norse Studies degree programme at University College London (UCL) you can gain near-native language skills in a mainland Scandinavian language while developing a deep understanding of the Viking Age

Key Facts

Over recent decades our world has become more interdependent and, with these deeper connections, comes an enhanced need for enlightened citizenship; our degree in Viking and Old Norse Studies offers expert teaching and learning in both language acquisition and intercultural contexts that will equip students to thrive in today’s global society.

Over the four years of the course, you will deepen your knowledge of a Scandinavian language while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.In Year 1, 2 and your final year, you will take language modules as well as cultural modules covering a range of topics that draw on literature, film, history, and linguistics, from an interdisciplinary perspective.

You will spend your third year abroad in a country where a Scandinavian language is spoken. You may spend the term studying at a partner university or on an approved work placement. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from beginner level or have previous knowledge of it.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intermediate Old Norse

Viking-Age Scandinavia

Intermediate Danish

Intermediate Swedish

Intermediate Norwegian

Intermediate Modern Icelandic Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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IELTS

7.5

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General requirements

A Levels

Grades: ABB
Subjects: English Literature, History and/or a foreign language preferred.
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

IB Diploma

Points: 34
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. English Literature, History and/or language preferred.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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