Scandinavian Studies (Bachelor)

The bachelor’s programme in Scandinavian Studies aims at equipping students with the necessary skills to systematically analyse Scandinavian languages and literature in the past and present, while also taking aspects of social science and cultural studies into account. Students acquire language skills in a Scandinavian language (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish) and familiarise themselves with Scandinavian linguistics and literary studies, as well as Old Norse studies. In addition, they have the opportunity to specialise academically, learn additional (also non-Scandinavian) Northern languages or familiarise themselves with Baltic Sea region studies.

Study Programme

The bachelor’s programme in Scandinavian Studies consists of an Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP), modules on Scandinavian linguistics, the history of Scandinavian languages, Scandinavian literature studies, the history of Scandinavian literature and Old Norse studies, as well as a group of compulsory modules aimed at acquiring language competences in a Scandinavian language (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish). By completing groups of elective modules, students can specialise in certain subject areas, learn additional languages or familiarise themselves with Baltic Sea region studies. To successfully complete the bachelor’s programme, students have to write two bachelor’s theses.