Program Overview
The Medieval Icelandic Studies at University of Iceland is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Medieval Icelandic Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Iceland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medieval Icelandic 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
- Old Icelandic 1
- Old Icelandic 2
- The Old Norse-Icelandic Literary Corpus\x97 Overview and Main Questions
- The Medieval North
- Literature and Psychoanalysis. From Medieval Romance and Saga to the Modern Novel
- Viking Age Archaeology
- Working with Manuscripts
- History of the Icelandic Language
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
- Online application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): submitted online with the application form
- Statement of Purpose: submitted online with the application form
- Transcripts: submitted electronically AND in hard copy
- Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation
- English Language Proficiency
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-02-18
About University of Iceland
University of Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months