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Overview
Key facts
This track requires a knowledge of one secondary area (such as Baltic studies, cinema studies, history, folklore and mythology, politics, second language acquisition or translation studies).
Why choose Scandinavian Languages and Literature from University of Washington?
- Largest Scandinavian Studies department in North America, also home to the only Baltic Studies program.
- Exceptional placement record for our doctorates at universities in North America and Scandinavia.
- Teaching Assistantships and fellowships offer financial support through the completion of the graduate degree.
- UW Study Abroad offers exchanges and programs with universities in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and the Baltics.
- Outstanding collection of Nordic and Baltic materials in the UW Libraries System staffed by a Nordic Studies Librarian.
- Walter Chapin Simpson Center for the Humanities offers rich programming and research opportunities and fellowships.
- Seattle's thriving cultural institutions such as the Nordic Museum, Swedish Cultural Center, and Seattle International Film Festival.
- UW ranked number 10 in the world in Shanghai Jiao Tong University rankings.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Old Icelandic
- Methods of Scandinavian Studies
- Topics in Scandinavian Drama and Film
- Topics in Scandinavian Poetry
- Topics in Scandinavian Prose
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 120
Credits
40 alternative credits
quarter credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages Linguistics View 807 other Masters in Languages in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 120
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution2 or a Bologna bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits.
- All students confirming enrollment must provide an official (sealed) transcript and degree statement (with date of award & title of degree awarded) for verification to Graduate Enrollment Management Services (GEMS).
- Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.1 or its equivalent from a foreign institution
Tuition Fee
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International
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
18057 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18057 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Seattle
1480 - 2580 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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