Course summary

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society found expression for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with Danish, Norwegian and Swedish, they are the language of many highly influential literary and cultural works. Studying Scandinavian Studies and Classics helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Scandinavian Studies On this 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. While you will specialise in one of the languages over the course of your four years, you will also gain an understanding of the other two. Classics You can opt to take a Latin, Greek or a non-language pathway through Classics. You will explore the scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society. Why Edinburgh Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland, and one of only two in the UK, to offer undergraduate honours programmes in Scandinavian Studies. We are the proud home of the Northern Scholars programme which fosters co-operation between the Nordic and Baltic countries and Scotland. As well as being distinctive in our subject offering, we are also unique in Scotland in integrating a full academic year abroad into the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working. You will therefore spend Year 3 in either Norway, Denmark or Sweden. As you have the chance to study a range of disciplines, then specialise in your own area(s) of interest, you will graduate with the Intercultural Competence valued by employers around the globe.