6 Nordic Studies Degree Programs

Nordic urban planning has recently become the focus of intensified interest from urbanists worldwide who are seeking to learn from innovative approaches to sustainability, liveability, mobility, ‘smart’ cities, empowerment, welfare and more. This program provides a unique opportunity to study such approaches to planning cities and urban life in a global context with leading researchers from the universities of Roskilde (Denmark), Malmö (Sweden) and Tromsø (The Arctic University of Norway).

The graduate of Germanic and Nordic Languages and Literatures is a highly educated expert who is qualified for research in his/her field, i. e., in Germanic and Nordic linguistics or literature. He/she is ready for scholarly work and further growth in the academic area. He/she is able to manage language and literary problems where language skills and philological work are required, or where the theory and history of individual literature in all its linguistic and historical-cultural contexts are needed.

The Master in Languages and Cultures of the Nordic and Baltic Sea Region is an umbrella programme that allows students to deepen their knowledge of the culture and language studied (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Latvian, Polish or German) as well as consistently broaden their specialisation to include a cross-cultural perspective. Several thematic courses are offered that target the socio-cultural developments of the community studied in the broader context of Eastern, Central and Northern Europe.

The BA in Nordic Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the rich cultural, historical, and social aspects of the Nordic region, encompassing countries such as Denmark, Finland, Iceland, No...

One Norwegian language course beyond FOL-N. For example, Norwegian 232: Intermediate Norwegian II (or above) or; advanced intermediate knowledge of a different Nordic language. At least two courses from departments other than the Norwegian Dept., Examples: NORST 264, PSYCH 232, HIST 211, HIST 222, PHIL 233 Note, many study abroad courses also meet this requirement. Up to three courses from study abroad programs At least two of the five courses must have a focus on at least one Nordic country other than Norway.

A Bachelor's degree in Scandinavian studies offers students an in-depth look into the languages, cultures, and histories of Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The program c...