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Scandinavian Studies MScR: Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Nordic Research University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
International Relations
Funding
No programme-specific funding is announced. Students are responsible for tuition fees, accommodation and living costs; estimated postgraduate living costs in Edinburgh for 2026–2027 are £18,504 per year (£1,542 per month). University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount, and applicants are directed to external scholarships and postgraduate funding opportunities.
Deadline
Jun 30, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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About this position
The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its Scandinavian Studies MScR, a postgraduate research master’s programme in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Scandinavian languages, literatures, cultures and the wider Nordic region. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone research qualification.
Students may study full-time for one year or part-time for two years. The programme offers two pathways: two supervised 6,000-word research assignments plus a 15,000-word dissertation, or a single 30,000-word dissertation. Both pathways include 40 credits of research skills and methods training and supervision from an experienced academic.
Potential research interests include 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century literature; cultural relations and transfer; language diversity and sociolinguistics; language history and dialectology; literary translation; Nordic and Arctic geopolitics; onomastics; place and identity; postcolonial, migration and transnational topics; Scandinavian cultural history; Scottish–Scandinavian historical relations; and Viking studies. Students join a supportive research community with seminars, film screenings, festivals, visiting speakers and access to extensive libraries, collections and research networks.
Applicants should hold a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject and have near-native competence in the relevant language or languages. Projects using Scandinavian-language materials require CEFR C1 or higher. Application materials include a 500-word personal statement, research proposal, approximately 3,000-word writing sample, degree certificates and transcripts, two references, and evidence of English-language proficiency. The application fee is waived: there is no fee to apply.
The programme starts on 13 September 2027, with an application deadline of 30 June 2027. No specific scholarship or guaranteed funding is provided; students should plan for tuition, accommodation and living expenses and explore external funding opportunities.
Funding details
No programme-specific funding is announced. Students are responsible for tuition fees, accommodation and living costs; estimated postgraduate living costs in Edinburgh for 2026–2027 are £18,504 per year (£1,542 per month). University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition-fee discount, and applicants are directed to external scholarships and postgraduate funding opportunities.
What's required
Applicants should have near-native speaker competence in the relevant language or languages and a UK 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject. Projects requiring access to Scandinavian-language materials require competence at CEFR C1 or above. Applicants must submit an online application with a 500-word personal statement, research proposal, approximately 3,000-word writing sample, degree certificates and academic transcripts, certified translations where applicable, and two references. Applicants must also provide evidence of meeting the English-language requirements, such as IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, TOEFL-iBT at the specified required score, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, Oxford ELLT, Oxford Test of English Advanced, or an accepted degree taught and assessed in English under the stated conditions.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Edinburgh degree application system. Select the MScR Scandinavian Studies award, duration, delivery mode and start date, then submit the personal statement, research proposal, writing sample, academic documents, references and English-language evidence. No application fee is required.
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