BA Scandinavian Studies/Nordic Studies (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

A bachelor's degree programme in Göttingen offers an excellent introductory education in Scandinavian Studies/Northern European Studies. In addition to language and regional studies courses, excursions, and semesters abroad, students learn about the cultural diversity of the Northern European region in lectures and seminars and explore its connections to other parts of the world.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The subject of Scandinavian Studies/Northern European Studies covers the languages, literatures, cultures and history of Northern Europe from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The core curriculum of the Scandinavian Studies/Northern European Studies programme is designed to enable students to acquire comprehensive specialist knowledge in addition to proficiency in Northern European languages.

Career pathways

The BA in Scandinavian Studies/Northern European Studies prepares students for a wide range of activities in the field of language, literature and culture teaching and, depending on the combination of subjects chosen, for careers in museums and collections, commercial enterprises and political and social institutions, especially those with links to Northern Europe.

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