Celtic and Scandinavian Studies MA (Hons)

There has long been a strong Scandinavian influence on the Celtic world. This unique joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures, histories and cultures of northern Europe.<br/><br/>Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland, and one of only two in the UK, to offer undergraduate programmes with joint honours in Scandinavian Studies. As well as being distinctive in our subject offering, we are also unique in Scotland in integrating a full academic year abroad into the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.<br/><br/>Our courses explore contemporary issues such as:<br/><br/><br/>* language policy and revitalisation<br/><br/><br/>* (post-)colonialism<br/><br/><br/>* migration<br/><br/><br/><strong>Celtic</strong><br/><br/>At all levels of study on this programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Scandinavian Studies</strong><br/><br/>The languages of Scandinavia have long had a considerable impact beyond the Nordic world. The regions screen and literary cultures attract global critical acclaim, and the socio-economic concept of the Nordic Model is widely studied.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>How long it takes to complete this degree programme</strong><br/><br/>This programme is studied over 4 years. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.<br/><br/>Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to your core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of disciplines. This gives you the chance to build your intercultural awareness in other areas of the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.<br/><br/>Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 in either Sweden, Norway or Denmark, gaining lived experience of Scandinavian culture. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics or approaches to Celtic and Scandinavian Studies. You will also further develop your language and translation skills.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Study over four years, giving you choice and flexibility.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn in the heart of Scotlands capital city.<br/><br/><br/>* Try out different subjects in your first two years.<br/><br/><br/>* Join societies related to what you are studying.<br/><br/><br/>* Delve into fantastic libraries and collections.<br/><br/><br/>* Try your hand at creative writing and publishing.<br/>