Overview

Celtic and Scandinavian Studies (Hons) from The University of Edinburgh, all levels of study on this programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world.

Key facts

You have the option to study Scottish Gaelic and build up to advanced competency in the language. It does not matter if you are a complete beginner; we stream our Year 1 classes to suit all levels of prior knowledge or none.

A choice of pathways through the programme enables you to develop your own interests in particular areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies. Our expertise ranges from the medieval literary tradition in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh to contemporary responses to social, cultural, and linguistic changes in Celtic countries.

The languages of Scandinavia have long had a considerable impact beyond the Nordic world. The region's screen and literary cultures attract global critical acclaim, and the socio-economic concept of the Nordic Model is widely studied.

On our programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written language skills in modern Danish, Norwegian or Swedish while exploring aspects of Scandinavian and wider Nordic culture, past and present.

You do not need to know a Scandinavian language before starting this programme. Throughout your four years with us, you will learn one language to an advanced level and develop an understanding of the other two we teach to degree level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Celtic Civilisation 1B: Domination, Dislocation and Defiance
Scandinavian Civilisation A: Vikings, Sagas and the Road to Enlightenment
Scandinavian Civilisation B: From National Romanticism to the Nordic Model
Heroes, Wonders, Saints and Sagas
Songs, Swords, Rebels and Revivals
Old Norse Literature and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies German and Scandinavian studies View 1244 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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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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92

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6.5

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General requirements

SQA Highers: standard entry requirements

These are the standard Higher entry requirements for this programme.
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A levels: standard entry requirements

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International Baccalaureate (IB): standard entry requirements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29600 GBP / year

≈ 29600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland tuition per year: £1,820

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

Edinburgh

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