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The University of Edinburgh: Scandinavian Studies
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Scandinavian studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city.
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise doctoral research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words.
Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Scandinavian studies. Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Scandinavian studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city.
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise doctoral research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words.
Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Scandinavian studies. Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Scandinavian studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city.
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise doctoral research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words.
Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Scandinavian studies. Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
Make an original, positive and lasting contribution to Scandinavian studies. A PhD is an opportunity to expand upon your interests and expertise as part of an active research community making impact across the globe. Join us at the heart of Scotland’s capital and festival city.
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise doctoral research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Over the course of your PhD, you will complete an original body of work under the expert guidance of at least two supervisors. Your thesis will be around 80,000 words.
Our programme includes access to skills training, including research methodologies specific to Scandinavian studies. Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
MSc (Res)
Summary
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Scandinavian studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
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you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
-
you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, and receive training in research skills and methods, while working independently
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise masters research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
A Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Scandinavian studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.
An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:
-
you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
-
you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, and receive training in research skills and methods, while working independently
The University of Edinburgh is one of only two centres for the study of modern Scandinavian languages in the UK. We have been teaching, publishing and supervising research in the languages, literatures and cultures of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and other parts of the wider Nordic region since 1987.
We are currently home to the Scottish Society for Northern Studies, whose events and journal have been exploring Scotland’s historical connections with the Nordic world since the early 1970s. We also oversee the University of Edinburgh's Northern Scholars Scheme, which is now in its 8th decade.
Research-active colleagues in Scandinavian studies maintain a broad range of academic interests. These cover aspects of Scandinavia and its diaspora from prehistoric times to the present day. We are ideally placed to supervise masters research in:
-
19th and 20th century literature
-
cultural relations and transfer
-
language history and dialectology
-
literary translation
-
onomastics
-
place and identity
-
Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations
-
Viking studies
-
Scandinavian cultural history
Our research resources, collections and facilities are outstanding.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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