Program Overview
The Portuguese and Scandinavian Studies at The University of Edinburgh is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Swedish, Portuguese over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Portuguese and Scandinavian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English, Swedish, Portuguese
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Portuguese and Scandinavian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Swedish
- Norwegian
- Literature and Culture in Medieval Europe
- Introduction to European Cinema 2
- Introduction to European Theatre
- Prose Fiction in Comparative Perspective
- Politics and Institutions of Contemporary France A
- Scandinavian Languages 2
- LEL2B: Phonetic Analysis and Empirical Methods
- LEL2C: English in Time and Space
- LEL2D: Cross-linguistic Variation: Limits and Theories
- LEL2E: Structure and History of European Languages
- The Golden and Silver Ages of Russian Literature (1820-1920s)
- Scandinavian Historical and Cultural Topics: From Runes to Rock Music
- Catalan language for beginners
- Portuguese Language 2
- Culture and Society in the Portuguese Speaking World
- BRAZILIAN CULTURE
- Dictatorship, Resistance and Revolution in 20th Century Portuguese Literature
- Literary Translation into Practice (Portuguese-English, English-Portuguese)
- History of the Scandinavian Languages
- History of the Scandinavian Novel
- Ibsen and Brandes
- Ibsen, Brandes and Strindberg
- Ingmar Bergman and Cinema
- Ingmar Bergman and Cinema (VS1)
- Nynorsk Language and Literature
- Old Norse Studies
- Scandinavian Place-Name Studies
- Scandinavian Studies Language Paper
Admission Requirements
Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2003-07-18
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Swedish, Portuguese
- Duration 48 months