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Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. Studying Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past.Scandinavian languages and cultures are increasingly popular. The region's television, film and literature attract global critical acclaim, and the socio-economic concept of the Nordic Model is widely studied.On our programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written language skills in modern Danish, Norwegian or Swedish while exploring Scandinavian culture, past and present.You do not currently need to know a Scandinavian language, as courses are available for beginners. By Year 3, you will have the skills to spend the year abroad in Denmark, Norway or Sweden.While you will specialise in one Scandinavian language, you will also gain an understanding Studying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner.Philosophy:introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and presentilluminates the connections between diverse areas of human experiencemakes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefsof the other two we teach to degree level. In Year 2, for example, you can choose to explore the similarities and differences between Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    13th out of 46 3

    14th out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    186 88%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    44th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    94th

    1

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