MLitt in Scandinavian Studies
A one-year taught MLitt (or two years part-time) in Scandinavian Studies is starting in September 2007. The MLitt will appeal to students interested in the history, language and culture of Scandinavia, and particularly to those who wish to gain an interdisciplinary insight to this field of research. The programme offers training and thematic courses as well as specialist supervision for a 15,000 word dissertation of the students' own choice. It is suited for students seeking to continue with postgraduate study as well as those simply interested to learn more.
Basic Training courses offer training on research theories and methodology. Language and Literary Courses provide training in specialist skills. Thematic courses enable students to pursue individual topics in depth. The taught component of the degree (worth 120 credits) takes place in half session one and two. You are then required to write a 15,000 word dissertation (worth 60 credits) during the summer. This will be supervised by the member of staff who is best equipped to advise on your chosen dissertation topic.
This web page will shortly be upgraded, with information on courses and staff.
What If I Do Not Want To Write A Dissertation?
Students who attend and satisfactorily complete all compulsory and optional courses (worth 120 credits) but who do not write a dissertation, will be awarded a Diploma in Scandinavian Studies.
Grants and Scholarships for Study at Aberdeen
The College of Arts and Social Sciences offers a limited number of awards to assist with fees. Details are available via the website: www.abdn.ac.uk/cass
For Scottish students with a first class honours degree the Carnegie Trust: www.carnegie.org.uk
The Arts and Humanities Research Council will provide fees and maintenance for UK students and fees only for European Union students: www.ahrc.ac.uk
ORS: The Overseas Research Student scheme makes awards competitively to outstanding non-EU nationals undertaking a research degree, usually a PhD, and lowers the fees payable to British levels. Taking the MLitt in English Linguistics for Advanced Teachers of English may enhance a student's chance of obtaining ORS funding towards a PhD at the end of their MLitt course. See ORS website: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ORS
For further information contact:
Professor Stefan Brink,
School of Divinity, History and Philosophy,
King’s College, Old Aberdeen,
Aberdeen,
Scotland,
AB24 3FX
Email: s.brink@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272411