Scandinavian Languages B
Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS229
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, Swedish
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
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At least 22.5 credits from Scandinavian Languages A
- Selection
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Final school grades (40%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (10%) - Higher education credits, maximum 165 credits (50%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 49,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 49,500
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55645
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, Swedish For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
At least 22.5 credits from Scandinavian Languages A
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course aims at expanding your knowledge of the Scandinavian languages. It provides intermediate knowledge of the similarities and differences between the Scandinavian languages, the historical linguistics of Swedish and an introduction to Old Icelandic and its sagas. The course also entails conducting a minor scientific study on a topic of your choice.
The course consists of the following sub-courses: Linguistic Contrast and Continuity in the North, The Emergence of the Swedish Language, Old Icelandic, and In-depth Course in Linguistics.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Spring 2026
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2025
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2024
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list valid from Spring 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2022
- Reading list valid from Spring 2021
- Reading list valid from Spring 2020
- Reading list valid from Spring 2018