Viking and Medieval Norse Studies
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This two-year Nordic Master’s Programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to Viking and Medieval Scandinavia by drawing on expertise in the fields of Norse literature (including the eddas and sagas), linguistics, history, textual criticism, palaeography, runology, folklore, religion, art and archeology at four different Nordic universities and associated research institutes. Two of these, the Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies in Iceland and the Arnamagnæan Institute at the University of Copenhagen, share custody of the largest single collection of Icelandic medieval manuscripts in the world. The programme is designed for international students holding a bachelor’s degree with a medieval component in at least one of the following areas: literature, history, religion, linguistics, anthropology, archeology, art history or folklore. Prior knowledge of Old Icelandic/Old Norse is not required. The language of instruction is English.Viking and Medieval Norse Studies is an international two-year graduate programme (120 ECTS credits) leading to a master’s degree. The first two semesters take place at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. In the third semester, the students can choose between courses at Aarhus University, Denmark, the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, or the University of Oslo, Norway. The fourth and final semester is reserved for writing a master’s thesis at the University of Iceland or the University of Oslo.
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Applicants need a bachelor's degree in related field. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency. The application deadline for non EU students is February 1.
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Reykjavík
Iceland
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Iceland
- 2 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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