Study of Runes

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5SV084

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Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of meetings
  • Mandatory on-campus meetings: 0
  • Optional on-campus meetings: 0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

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 12,375
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375

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Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-05714
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Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–11 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Flexible
Pace of study
25%
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of meetings
  • Mandatory on-campus meetings: 0
  • Optional on-campus meetings: 0
Instructional time
Mixed
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–11 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

In this course, you will learn to read and interpret Sweden's oldest texts. The runes and runic inscriptions are a remarkable cultural heritage. The ability to read them serves as a gateway back in time.

The course provides basic knowledge in reading runic inscriptions spanning all the way from the 2nd century right up until the 19th century, with an emphasis on the late Viking Age. In order to understand the inscriptions and their purposes, you will learn some principal features of the Old East Norse language and gain insight into the societies in which the inscriptions were produced.

Outline for distance course: The course is a distance course and is carried out on a learning platform. Access to an internet-connected computer and headset is necessary. The course is based on self-study and communication in the web-based teaching environment and is aimed at those who feel comfortable with digital teaching formats. Learning, knowledge control, and supervision take place via the internet. Keep in mind that a distance learning course requires just as much work as a regular campus course. You are expected to have the ability to plan and manage your own study time.

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