Overview

The Medieval Icelandic Studies programme at the University of Iceland is run in cooperation with the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies (Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum), a research institute with close ties to the University of Iceland.

The programme is aimed at providing graduate students with the necessary tools to study Old/Medieval Icelandic texts in the original and in their manuscript context, with a special emphasis on interdisciplinary study.

The programme provides preparation for those interested in pursuing research in:

Viking Studies

Old Norse Myth and religion

the history of the medieval north

medieval Nordic literature (sagas, eddic and skaldic poetry).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old Icelandic

Old Icelandic

The Old Norse-Icelandic Literary Corpus— Overview and Main Questions

The Medieval North

Literature and Psychoanalysis. From Medieval Romance and Saga to the Modern Novel

Viking Age Archaeology

Working with Manuscripts

History of the Icelandic Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Linguistics View 5 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in Iceland

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

83

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Adequate undergraduate training to pursue graduate studies in Medieval Icelandic Studies

Satisfactory Grade Average

Adequate command of English

Completion of Preparatory Reading List before enrolment

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 18 months.

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is ISK 75,000. (aprox. 540 euros or 576 USD)

Living costs for Reykjavik

178929 - 290400 ISK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medieval Icelandic Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About