Curious about studying Norwegian and Serbian/Croatian - BA (Hons)at UCL (University College London)? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus
Full Time
Sep 2027
4 Year
Our Norwegian and Serbian-Croatian degree offers huge scope for developing in-depth, comparative and intercultural approaches to the humanities. You will be able to choose from a wide range of modules including literature, linguistic traditions, history, sociology, philosophy, art, film or other aspects of the cultures associated with the language(s) you'll be learning. In years one, two and your final year you will take language modules in your chosen languages, as well as cultural modules related to them. You may also take modules offered by the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS) and SSEES focusing on literature, film, linguistics and history from an interdisciplinary perspective.You will spend your third year abroad, split between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from scratch or have previous knowledge of it.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. This is a course for students who have little or no prior knowledge of Serbian/Croatian and who wish to attain a level of competence that will allow them to communicate effectively in a number of straightforward situations. Students will also be introduced to the reading of simple texts, including works of literature, in Serbian/Croatian. The course provides knowledge of basic Serbian/Croatian grammar and vocabulary as well as an introduction to the culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia and societies where Serbian/Croatian is spoken.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Serbian/Croatian Language Level 1, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Serbian/Croatian. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit. Both components are taught in conjunction.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. Students can choose 30 credits compulsory language courses either (when Serbian/Croatianis ab initio): SEEY0001 - Serbian/Croatian Language Level 1 Or (when Serbian/Croatian is post A Level): SEEY0006 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2a - Comprehension; SEEY0008 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2b - Production. Note: If your interdepartmental module is taken from the SSEES 60 credits then you take only SEE0013.
This module belongs to Norwagian. The aim of the module is to teach the students basic communication skills in Norwegian: speaking, reading, writing and understanding everyday Norwegian. In class: Reading Norwegian texts. Conversation in connection with texts and related everyday topics. Listening and pronunciation exercises. Occasional role-play and class presentations by individual students on topics they have prepared at home. Grammar is explained systematically and the students are given exercises in connection with grammatical points. At home: Reading, essay writing, translation, grammatical exercises and occasional preparation of role-play and oral presentations
This module belongs to Norwagian.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module focuses mainly on language as a set of formal, interdependent sub-systems, such as phonetics/phonology (sound production and sound systems), grammar in the sense of morphology (word-formation and word classes) and syntax (phrases, clauses, sentences and word order), as well as on broader aspects of language as a special communication system. This will initially be illustrated with the help of English and the knowledge thus gained will then be applied to the mainland Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish). Where it adds to the discussion and understanding, reference will also be made to Icelandic and Faroese.
This is a Norwagian language module. The module aims to build up and improve the students? existing knowledge of Norwegian (bokm?, to enable them to read Norwegian (bokm? texts, understand everyday conversations, and express themselves well enough in speech and writing to cope with life at a Norwegian university in their third year. Besides using the chosen textbook and workbook (Mer norsk), once a week students will work a variety of original texts (newspaper articles, short essays, websites, blogs, short documentaries, and film clips) to strengthen their written and oral comprehension skills. Texts will form the basis of class discussion. Written tasks will be assigned as homework from week to week to consolidate the vocabulary encountered in class.
The aim of the module is to teach the students basic communication skills in Norwegian: speaking, reading, writing and understanding everyday Norwegian. In class: Reading Norwegian texts. Conversation in connection with texts and related everyday topics. Listening and pronunciation exercises. Occasional role-play and class presentations by individual students on topics they have prepared at home. Grammar is explained systematically and the students are given exercises in connection with grammatical points.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Serbian/Croatian Language Level 1, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Serbian/Croatian. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit. Both components are taught in conjunction.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. Students can choose 30 credits compulsory language courses: either (when Serbian/Croatian is ab initio): SEEY0006 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2a - Comprehension; SEEY0008 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 2b - Production Or (when Serbian/Croatian is post A Level): SEEY0011 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3a - Comprehension; SEEY0013 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3b - Production. 15 credits from core Serbian/Croatian Culture course: SEEY0010 - Introduction to Serbian and Croatian Literature. 15 credits from: SSEES Literature and Culture course or Interdepartmental course (see above). 60 credits from: Courses in the other language (including 15 credits Interdepartmental course if not taken from SSEES side).
This is a Serbian/Croatian module.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Serbian/Croatian Language Level 2 course, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Serbian/Croatian. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit (see Course Details above). Both components are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues.
This is a course for students who have successfully completed Serbian/Croatian Language Level 2 course, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Serbian/Croatian. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit (see Course Details above). Both components are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues.
This is an intermediate course in Norwagian language.
This is a Norwagian language module. The Intermediate Project Work in a Scandinavian Language provides a module of guided learning for students who have completed the Intermediate language module or otherwise reached the B2/C1 level (CFR) in their target language. It offers an opportunity to broaden linguistic proficiency in four core areas (reading, writing, translation/grammar, aural) while covering a number of topics and areas connected to the language region. The module also aims to develop communicative skills by setting tasks (both formative and as part of the portfolio assessment) designed to give opportunity for writing different type of texts, constructing audience-targeted material, and engaging with a variety of different practices of language usage.
Year abroad
Your third year is spent abroad. This will not only bring the language and culture you are studying to life, but also strengthen your resourcefulness and self-reliance. You will normally spend this year studying at a university in your chosen country (or countries if you are studying two languages), but alternatives, such as work placements, may be possible.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. This is a course for students who have successfully completed Serbian/Croatian Language Level 2 course, or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in Serbian/Croatian. The course consists of two components, comprehension and production, each of which has the value of 0.5 of a course-unit (see Course Details above). Both components are taught in conjunction. Students who successfully complete this course should be able to function effectively and with confidence in an extensive range of academic, professional and social situations, and also to have gained a metalinguistic perspective on translation issues.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module.
This is a Serbian/Croatian module. Students can choose 30 credit compulsory language course: SEEY0011 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3a - Comprehension; SEEY0013 - Serbian and Croatian Language Level 3b - Production OR SEZZ4901 Free Standing Dissertation. 30 credits from: SEEY0015 - Serbian and Croatian Literature. 60 credits from: Courses in the other language (including 15 credits Interdepartmental course if not taken from SSEES side).
This is a Norwagian language module. The aim of this module is to develop skills in the reading and comprehension of mainly bokm?to near native proficiency and to raise the learner's awareness of foreign language learning processes and strategies. During the module the students will be exposed to different types of original fictional and non-fictional texts and materials, including articles, literary texts, TV debates, films, and speeches. Students will reflect on the differences and similarities between different genres and will gradually be able to imitate different styles and registers.
This is a Norwagian language module. The module aims to expand the vocabulary, oral skills and written skills of students who already have a high level of fluency and proficiency in their chosen language. It is designed to challenge all students at their individual level and give them the maximum opportunity to develop their own strengths within the framework of the module, while at the same time give the students the opportunity to undertake a longer and more in-depth study of a specific topic that relates to their main language.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module is designed to (a) provide practice in translation from the three languages, (b) identify strategies for using knowledge of one Scandinavian language to develop comprehension of the other two, and (c) introduce translation theory and apply it to practical translation tasks. The module is timetabled for one hour per week throughout the academic year, in order to provide ample time to develop skills. The first five weeks focus on translation theory, using a range of authentic translations to identify approaches most relevant in the Scandinavian context. Thereafter, classes cover a range of text-types and genres across the three languages, organised in three language-specific blocs of five weeks each. The module is team-taught by language specialists and with occasional guest appearances from practising Scandinavian-English translators. Students may be able to attend events relating to translation throughout the year, including one or more briefing sessions on translation careers and technological tools for translators.
This is a Norwagian language module. The dissertation is a compulsory element of the Scandinavian Studies degree. It is an original academic work on a topic completely of your choosing. You can write on any topic you like (so long as a staff member is willing to supervise it) but are encouraged to write on a topic relating to your specialism (the language, literature, culture, history etc. of the Scandinavian country you have focused on during your studies).
Norse myths and medieval sagas have been the source for ?popular? cultural trends since the first nationalistic approach of the Romantics in 19th century Europe. Today, such Norse-based representations have established a distinct visual and thematic identity within popular culture transcending national and cultural boundaries. Through study of the source myths combined with theoretical analysis of various popular texts such as fantasy and graphic novels, comic books, film, music, video games and MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role-playing games), this module will guide students to situate these depictions within a larger theoretical framework of Nordic studies and cultural theory, while simultaneously enabling them to analyse their own relationship with the various representations of the ?popular Norse?.
This is a Norwagian language module. This module builds on the foundation laid by SCAN1102 Introduction to Linguistics and the Scandinavian Languages, and is aimed at students in their second or fourth year of study. Exploring the structures and usage of the Scandinavian languages in their modern form, the module covers areas such as language form, language meaning and language in context. The module seeks to offer students a theoretical grounding in the broad field of Linguistics and neighbouring disciplines, and a solid introduction to their methods and applications (including the study of speech, dialects and sociolects), with a key feature being cross-linguistic comparison between the Scandinavian languages.
Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week
4.0
