Scandinavian Studies and Politics, MA (Hons)

The languages, history, politics, and culture of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have long influenced regions beyond the Nordic area. Today, Scandinavian languages and cultures remain popular, while the Nordic Model is widely studied, making Scandinavian Studies and Politics an excellent joint honours combination.Edinburgh offers Scotland's only undergraduate honours programmes in Scandinavian Studies—one of just two in the UK—allowing beginners to develop advanced skills in Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish, alongside insights into all three languages and cultures. Politics explores governance, power dynamics, justice, and societal conflicts at local, national, and international levels. This distinctive four-year programme integrates a mandatory year abroad in Year 3, flexible options, and access to exceptional libraries, societies, and the Northern Scholars Scheme, fostering fluency, intercultural awareness, and employer-valued skills.