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Are you fascinated by the Vikings and their impact on history and culture? If so, the Viking Studies MLitt programme at the Institute for Northern Studies is perfect for you. This unique course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Viking world, allowing you to critically evaluate historical, economic, and social developments. Led by international experts, you'll delve into intriguing topics such as Viking iconography, the role of women, and the significance of runes. With flexible study options, including part-time and online learning, you can fit this programme around your schedule. Plus, upon completion, you'll have exciting career prospects in tourism, education, journalism, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to become a Viking expert!

About the course

The Vikings have been incredibly influential in world history and culture. The Institute for Northern Studies' team will be using their recognised expertise in this area to create this unique and exciting course on offer to students all over the world and to re-evaluate the Vikings; past, present, and future.

Students will be able to critically evaluate key historical, economic, and social developments in the Viking world and analyse the significance and legacy of the cultural history of the Vikings both in isolation and in a wider context temporally and geographically. You will look at Viking iconography in text and film, the role of women, and the significance of runes among other fascinating topics.

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Entry Requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as history, archaeology, literature, or ethnology
Other disciplines such as human geography and the social sciences will also be considered
International students whose first language is not English must meet language competency standards as noted on the international page of our website


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Scholarships

Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds may be available to our postgraduate students, Please check our website for more information.

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Value of Scholarship(s)

Varies

Eligibility

Various - see webpages

Application Procedure

Please see our website for details of the application process for any relevant funds.


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A 10% discount in tuition fee is available to degree graduates from the University of the Highlands and Islands on any of our taught postgraduate courses.

The alumni discount applies only to the tuition fee element and does not apply to any additional costs which may be required to complete the course.

The discount cannot be applied retrospectively and must be requested before or at the time of paying the first year fee.

The alumni discount is not available in conjunction with any bursary or scholarship or combinable with any discounts from the university.

Value of Scholarship(s)

10% discount on tuition fees

Eligibility

Degree graduates from the University of the Highlands and Islands are eligible for 10% discount on the relevant tuition fee for any of our taught postgraduate courses.

Application Procedure

Eligible degree alumni must request and have confirmation of the 10% tuition fee discount preferably during the admissions process, but certainly prior to payment of fees and/or enrolment.


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