Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Philosophy has underpinned Western intellectual life for over 2,500 years. The Scandinavian Studies and Philosophy programme at the University of Edinburgh equips you to analyse the contemporary world and historical contexts. In Scandinavian Studies, beginners develop advanced skills in Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish, while exploring the region's acclaimed literature, film, television, and the Nordic Model. You gain insights into all three languages and spend Year 3 abroad in Denmark, Norway, or Sweden.Philosophy fosters clear, systematic thinking on profound questions, key thinkers, interdisciplinary connections, and underlying beliefs. Edinburgh, a historic festival city, is Scotland's only provider of undergraduate Scandinavian Studies honours, with Philosophy taught since 1583. This distinctive four-year programme integrates a full year abroad, pre-honours flexibility, and access to societies, libraries, and the Northern Scholars Scheme, delivering valued language, humanities, and global skills.