Viking and Old Norse Studies BA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

R691

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 25-Jan-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,800 / year

Apply Date 25-Jan-2023

Viking and Old Norse Studies BA

About

Course overview

In your first year, you will study a mainland Scandinavian language and Old Norse. You will also have the option of studying modules in Scandinavian history, linguistics, and medieval history.

In your second year, you will continue your language studies with a particular emphasis on Old Norse. You will also take a module in Viking Age Scandinavia.

Your third year is spent abroad at a university in Scandinavia. Your final year is spent at UCL where you will continue with your language studies and take advanced modules.

Over the four years, you will deepen your knowledge of Old Norse, Viking history and Scandinavian languages, while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.

You can also take modules from across the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS). This will allow you to study subjects such as literature, film, art and culture from a wider perspective. You will be exposed to broad cultural movements, issues and approaches and be able to draw on the full range of specialisms within the School.

What this course will give you

Through this degree, you will have the opportunity to learn a Scandinavian language from beginner level and attain a near-native competence by the time you graduate.

You will spend a year abroad in Scandinavia at a university in Denmark, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, depending upon your chosen language.

UCL Scandinavian Studies has specialists across the areas of Scandinavian languages, politics, history, medieval studies, literature and film.

You will have access to one of the largest and oldest Scandinavian libraries in the country, as well as state-of-the-art facilities within the UCL Language Space.

This four-year degree aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the Viking Age through study of medieval and modern Scandinavian languages, Old Norse literature, and medieval history. Your third year is spent abroad at a university in Denmark, Iceland, Norway or Sweden, depending upon your language choice.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

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

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBC more about contextual offers
Subjects: English Literature, History and/or a foreign language preferred.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

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

Contextual offer

Points: 30 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. English Literature, History and/or language preferred.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units. English Literature or History and/or language preferred.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. English Literature or History preferred.

ABB at Advanced Highers (or AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher). English Literature or History and/or language preferred.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades ABB. English Literature or History and/or language preferred.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

Many of our graduates find they are able to use their Scandinavian languages in a variety of contexts, such as working for Scandinavian companies. Recent graduates have also entered careers in publishing, journalism or translation, along with roles in the fields of business and finance.*

*Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-2021 cohorts.

Employability

There are many career opportunities for UCL's modern language graduates. We seek to embed within our teaching the acquisition of transferable skills such as leadership, team work and communication skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge.

75% of Viking and Old Norse Studies BA graduates were in work, further study or due to start work or study, 15 months after graduation.*

*Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-2021 cohorts.