Overview

The Master Programme in Scandinavian Studies is for students with a Bachelor's degree in Scandinavian Studies or the equivalent. It is offered by the Department of Literature and the Department of Scandinavian Languages at Uppsala University.

The Master Programme in Scandinavian Studies promotes contact within the rich network of institutions of Scandinavian Studies in Europe and North America. It is our ambition that you apply for exchange studies for at least one semester of the programme.

The programme provides a firm ground for doctoral studies, but also good career possibilities within the field of cultural communication. A Master's degree in Scandinavian Studies will prepare you for a number of different professions, e.g. as a translator, interpreter, or information officer.

Career opportunities

The Master Programme in Scandinavian Studies opens for career possibilities within the area of cultural communication, e.g. as translator, interpreter, or information officer within government administration as well as in organisations and international companies.

The programme also provides career paths in compulsory and upper-secondary schools (as a language teacher), and for PhD studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scandinavian Languages and Literatures

Theory and Method

Sung, Said, Written: Swedish Cultural Expressions from 1600 to the Present

Swedish 18th Century Culture from a European Perspective

Variations in Swedish

Cinematic Adaptations of Scandinavian Literature

Academic Writing in Swedish

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Uppsala, Sweden

Disciplines

German and Scandinavian studies View 7 other Masters in German and Scandinavian studies in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Social Sciences. Also required is 60 credits in Scandinavian studies (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish language and culture).

Language proficiency to the level of Swedish 3 in the Swedish secondary school, or the equivalent in Danish or Norwegian.

All applicants need to verify English language proficiency that corresponds to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden ("English 6").

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

100000 SEK / year

≈ 100000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Uppsala

Sweden

7620 - 12066 SEK / month

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

Funding

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