Runology

7.5 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5SV125

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits of progressively specialised study in Swedish or Scandinavian languages, or 60 credits of progressively specialised study in a subject and Study of Runes, 7.5 credits.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)

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 April 2026
Application code
UU-55706
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Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
50%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–1 November 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

60 credits of progressively specialised study in Swedish or Scandinavian languages, or 60 credits of progressively specialised study in a subject and Study of Runes, 7.5 credits.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Runology is the linguistic study of runes and texts written in runes. Along with the auxiliary sciences of history, it provides tools for understanding runic texts. Until the 12th century, runic inscriptions are the only Scandinavian language primary sources. As such, they are essential to our understanding of the Viking Age, in particular.

The course provides knowledge in runes as a writing system and runic inscriptions from the beginning of the Common Era to the end of the Middle Ages. Furthermore, the course will touch upon the history of runology and the published catalogues of runic inscriptions.

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