Overview

Students will be able to critically evaluate key historical, economic, and social developments in the Viking world and analyse the significance and legacy of the cultural history of the Vikings both in isolation and in a wider context temporally and geographically. You will look at Viking iconography in text and film, the role of women, and the significance of runes among other fascinating topics.As part of the Viking Studies degree at The University of the Highlands and Islands, you will study a set of core modules and also have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional modules, bringing the study of the Viking period into a wider perspective.

Special features

Unique course content not available anywhere else

You are taught by international experts in the field

We use video conferencing and a virtual learning environment to deliver the course so you can study from anywhere in the world

Small class sizes

You can also choose unique options in literature, language, creative writing and the North Atlantic world

You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Selling cold islands

Tour of the Highlands

Traditional customs and beliefs of the Highlands and Islands

Visualising the Vikings: Vikings in popular culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History German and Scandinavian studies View 29 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as history, archaeology, literature, or ethnology

Other disciplines such as human geography and the social sciences will also be considered
International students whose first language is not English must meet language competency standards as noted on the international page of our website

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

11450 GBP / year

≈ 11450 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5820 GBP / year

≈ 5820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £8,115 per year on campus, £8,010 per year online

Funding

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