Master of Arts in Scandinavian Studies
A specialized program for advanced study of Scandinavian languages, cultures, and literatures at Universität Zürich.
Best for:Best for students with a Bachelor’s in Scandinavian Studies or related humanities disciplines seeking advanced expertise in Scandinavian languages, literatures, and cultural analysis.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Scandinavian Studies at Universität Zürich offers an in-depth exploration of Scandinavian languages, cultures, and literatures. Building on a Bachelor’s foundation, this program deepens active language proficiency while introducing passive knowledge of a second Scandinavian language. Students engage with critical research methodologies, cultural mediation, and inter-Scandinavian communication, preparing them for scholarly analysis and professional roles in academia, translation, or cultural mediation. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, equipping graduates to tackle complex cultural and literary questions with rigor and analytical precision.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced proficiency in one Scandinavian language while acquiring passive knowledge of a second.
- Engage critically with scholarly discourses in Scandinavian languages, cultures, and literatures.
- Apply cultural and literary theories to analyze complex issues in Scandinavian studies.
- Develop skills in translation, cultural mediation, and inter-Scandinavian communication.
- Conduct structured, solution-oriented analysis of new cultural and literary problems.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts in Scandinavian Studies or a related humanities discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA) in Scandinavian Studies
Language: German proficiency; active proficiency in one Scandinavian language (Danish or Swedish); passive knowledge of an additional Scandinavian language
Instruction: German and Scandinavian languages
- Advanced proficiency in one Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish, or Norwegian)
- Familiarity with cultural and literary theories
- Critical analysis and research skills in humanities disciplines
- Ability to engage with scholarly discourses in Scandinavian studies
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Scandinavian Studies or a related field
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through the official Universität Zürich portal for Master’s programs. The application process typically requires submitting academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Detailed instructions and deadlines are available on the university’s website.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of language proficiency (German, Danish, Swedish)
- Statement of purpose or research proposal
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
- CV or curriculum vitae
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