Master

In Aberdeen

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    24 Months

Suitable for: Students interested in the history, language and culture of Scandinavia, and particularly to those who wish to gain an interdisciplinary insight to this field of research. It is suited for students seeking to continue with postgraduate study as well as those simply interested to learn more.

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Location

Start date

Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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King'S College, University Of Aberdeen, AB24 3UB

Start date

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About this course

The standard entrance requirement is a good first degree in an appropriate discipline at a 2(1) level or at a level deemed equivalent by the programme co-ordinator. Foreign-language students need to have a minimum of IELTS at 6.5, or TOEFL at 580. The programme co-ordinator will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications.

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Course programme

The programme offers training and thematic courses as well as specialist supervision for a 15,000 word dissertation of the students' own choice.

Syllabus

Course Structure

Part I: Research methods courses
These provide training in research theories and methods.

Part II: Research skills courses
These focus on specialist skills.

Part III: Elective courses on specific topics
These cover specific themes in Scandinavian literature, history, and culture spanning the medieval and modern periods. The range of courses varies each year.

Part IV: Dissertation in Scandinavian Studies
For the MLitt in Scandinavian Studies, students also write a 15,000 word dissertation. Every student is allocated a supervisor according to their research interests.

Assessment

Students must acquire 180 credits (120 for courses + 60 for dissertation). Assessment is based on written work and moderated according to university standards. Every student is assigned a dissertation supervisor based on their research interests.

Duration

24 months, part-time.

Additional information

Contact person: Professor Stefan Brink

Scandinavian Studies

Price on request