Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
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    Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America
    United States of America, Madison
    University Rank:#110
    Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    The Scandinavian Studies PhD is a PhD degree offered by University of Wisconsin Madison at its main campus in Madison , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 5 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from September 7, 2027.

    About Scandinavian Studies PhD

    The Ph.D. degree is offered in the fields of literature, folklore, and philology. The basic requirements for all students entering the Ph.D. program correspond to the requirements for the M.A. degree in Scandinavian Studies with concentration in literature, area studies, or philology, as appropriate. Every incoming graduate student should consult with the general graduate advisor upon arrival at UWMadison. They will discuss the student's academic and career plans, and between them will decide which faculty member will most appropriately act as a committee chair.

    Scandinavian Studies is the oldest such department in the Americas, tracing its roots to 1875. Department faculty have received numerous awards and other marks of recognition for their teaching and scholarship. The department offers the master of arts and the doctor of philosophy in Scandinavian Studies. A doctoral minor is also available. Graduate students must be fluent in one Scandinavian language and specialize in one particular area, but they may expect to gain a knowledge of the wider Nordic region during their studies. The program offers the possibility to attain a broad education in Scandinavian culture that has proven to be extremely useful in students' professional careers. Students will become well-versed in theory and methodology as well as in cultural history. The department possesses particular strengths in Scandinavian literature, Old Norse philology, and Nordic folklore. Within these broader categories, students may pursue interests in such topics as mythology, Sámi studies, saints' lives, modernism, sagas, gender criticism, immigration studies, national identityto name only a few. Languages offered in the department include Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Sámi, and Swedish. The department has an excellent record of placing its Ph.D. graduates in good positions in the field.

    1. Articulates research problems, potentials, and limits with respect to theory, knowledge, or practice within the field of study.
    2. Formulates ideas, concepts, and techniques beyond the current boundaries of knowledge within the field of study.
    3. Creates research and scholarship that makes a substantive contribution.
    4. Demonstrates breadth within their learning experiences.
    5. Advances contributions of the field of study to society.
    6. Communicates complex ideas in a clear and understandable manner.
    7. Possesses an advanced competency in a Nordic language and a serviceable mastery of one or more research languages.
    8. Fosters ethical and professional conduct.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Entry Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required. International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree. You must have completed your undergraduate degree, or similar, before starting graduate school.

    A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. The Graduate School will use your institution’s grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 93

    English Program Requirements

    Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English, must provide an English proficiency test score. TOEFL scores must be submitted electronically via ETS. IELTS scores can be submitted electronically or by paper.  Our office address is: UW-Madison Graduate School, Office of Admissions, 232 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706.  Your score will not be accepted if it is more than two years old from the start of your admission term. Country of citizenship does not exempt applicants from this requirement. Language of instruction at the college or university level and how recent the language instruction was taken are the determining factors in meeting this requirement.

    Applicants are exempt if:

    Tuition and Fee Information for Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison

    Application Fee 60
    Scandinavian Studies PhD at University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    University of Wisconsin Madison
    United States of America

    United States of America, Madison

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