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ICELANDIC BA /UCAS CODE: R6902019 ENTRY

Icelandic BA /

UCL's four-year Icelandic BA is the only degreeprogramme of its kind outside Iceland. Theprogramme aims to develop your interest in, andknowledge and understanding of Iceland and theNordic world, in areas including other Scandinavianlanguages, literature, culture and history. Your thirdyear is spent abroad at the University of Iceland.

Key information

Programme startsSeptember 2019

LocationLondon, Bloomsbury

Degree benefits

// You will spend a year abroad at the University of Iceland inReykjavik.

// A broad range of optional modules are available, including VikingStudies, Old Norse, modern Scandinavian languages, literarystudies, film studies, history, and cultural studies, together with theopportunity to acquire proficiency in a second Scandinavianlanguage.

// UCL Scandinavian Studies has specialists across the areas oflanguage, politics, history, medieval studies, literature and film.

// You will have access to the largest and oldest Scandinavian libraryin the country, as well as state-of-the-art facilities within the UCLLanguage Space.

Degree structure

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individualmodules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year inwhich they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modulesvaries from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-creditmodule is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European CreditTransfer System (ECTS).

In your first year, you will embark on an intensive study of modernIcelandic at beginner's level, study a mainland Scandinavian language(Danish, Norwegian or Swedish) as well as Old Norse, and have theoption of studying Scandinavian literary studies and linguistics. In yoursecond year you will continue with language studies and select optionalmodules.

You will spend year three at the University of Iceland, taking a course inIcelandic for foreign students. If you have been given permission totransfer to Icelandic with Danish, Norwegian or Swedish at the end ofyear one, you will also take a course in your mainland Scandinavianlanguage while at Reykjavik.

The final year is spent at UCL, where you will take advanced modules inmodern Icelandic and Old Norse, study Icelandic literature, and takefurther optional modules. If you have transferred to Icelandic withDanish, Norwegian or Swedish you will also take advanced modules inyour mainland Scandinavian language.

The programme involves modules offered by SELCS, allowing studentsto study literature, film, art and culture from a wider and moreinterdisciplinary perspective. You will be exposed to broad culturalmovements, issues and approaches and be able to draw on the fullrange of specialisms within the school.

YEAR ONE

Core or compulsory module(s)

// Basic Modern IcelandicBasic language module in Danish, Norwegian or SwedishHistories and Cultures of the Nordic RegionIntroduction to Old Norse

Optional modules

// You will select 15 credits of optional modules from the following (subject to availability):

// Introduction to Linguistics and the Scandinavian LanguagesNordic StorytellingVikings and Material Culture

// You will also choose interdepartmental modules offered by SELCS. Options may includethe study of linguistics, film and history.

YEAR TWO

Core or compulsory module(s)

// Intermediate Modern Icelandic LanguageIntermediate Language module in Danish, Norwegian or SwedishOld Norse I

Optional modules

// You will select 45 credits of optional modules. Options may include:

// Nordic CinemaNordic LandscapesNordic Politics and SocietyThe Nordic Welfare StatesScandinavian Literature in ContextViking-Age ScandinaviaIntroduction to Finnish Society and Culture

// SELCS Interdepartmental Intermediate modules

YEAR THREE

Year abroad key information

// You will spend your Year Abroad at a university in Iceland, studying alongside nativespeakers, to make the most of your cultural and linguistic immersion.

// The experiences and skills developed while abroad further academic and personaldevelopment, cultural and social awareness, provide a foundation for further study andenhance career prospects.

// For further information please visit the SELCS year abroad website.

FINAL YEAR

Core or compulsory module(s)

// Degree-level Modern IcelandicCrime and Small Communities in Nordic LiteratureAdvanced Old Norse

// Students taking Advanced Danish, Norwegian or Swedish may also take 15 credits ofadvanced-level modules language and will be able to transfer to BA in Icelandic withDanish/Norwegian/Swedish (subject to academic approval).

Optional modules

// You will select 60 credits of optional modules. Options may include:

// Dissertation in Scandinavian StudiesExtended Essay in Scandinavian StudiesNordic CinemaNordic LandscapesNordic Literature in a Global WorldNordic Politics and SocietyThe Nordic Welfare StatesReading Finnish Society and CultureScandinavian Social DemocracyThe Vikings in EuropeSELCS Interdepartmental Advanced modules

// Students taking Icelandic with Danish, Norwegian or Swedish will take 45 credits ofoptional modules.

Your learning

Teaching consists of a mixture of lectures, classes, seminars, groupwork and presentations. The language elements comprise four taughthours a week for basic language in year one, four hours a week forintermediate language in year two, and two hours a week for advancedlanguage in the final year. A significant portion of your work will takeplace in guided independent study.

AssessmentMost modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and writtenexamination. Some are assessed by essays only. Language modulesare assessed by coursework and written and oral examinations. Duringyour year abroad you will take modules at your host university.

Your career

Upon graduation you will be fluent in Icelandic and also have knowledgeof other medieval and modern Scandinavian languages. The historicaland literary parts of the degree will develop your cultural awareness. Youwill be trained in the organisation, presentation and interpretation ofcomplex information, written and oral communication, and independentand group work.

Many of our graduates find they are able to use their Nordic languagesin a variety of contexts, such as working for Scandinavian companies.Recent graduates have also entered translating, publishing andteaching.

Please see first destinations of recent graduates (2013-2015) fromEuropean Languages, Culture and Society programmes at UCL for aselection of representative careers.

Your application

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently atschool or college will be provided with advice on the process; however,applicants who have left school or who are based outside the UnitedKingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Your personal statement should reflect your interests and goals,especially with respect to your proposed degree. Some knowledge orexperience of Icelandic culture is expected, as well as an explanation ofhow this has motivated you to learn more. We do not necessarily requirea language at A level or equivalent, but expect you to demonstrate anenthusiasm and aptitude for language learning.

If your application demonstrates that your academic ability andmotivation make you well suited to our degree and you receive an offer,we shall invite you to a Post Offer Open Day. There, you will be able toexperience the sort of teaching we offer and life in SELCS.

Entry requirements

A LEVELSStandard Offer: ABB. Foreign language preferred.

Contextual Offer: BBB. Foreign language preferred.

GCSEEnglish Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreignlanguage (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) isrequired. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign languagerequirement following enrolment, further details at:www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

IB DIPLOMAStandard Offer: 34. A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects,preferably including a foreign language, with no score lower than 5.

Contextual Offer: 32. A score of 15 points in three higher level subjects,preferably including a foreign language, with no score lower than 5.

CONTEXTUAL OFFERS – ACCESS UCL SCHEMEAs part of our commitment to increasing participation fromunderrepresented groups, students may be eligible for a contextual offeras part of the Access UCL scheme. For more information seewww.ucl.ac.uk/prospectus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONSUCL considers a wide range of UK and international qualifications forentry into its undergraduate programmes. Full details are given at:www.ucl.ac.uk/otherquals

UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATORY CERTIFICATES(International foundation courses)UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are intensiveone-year foundation courses for international students of high academicpotential who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degreeprogrammes at UCL and other top UK universities.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school systemwhich does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

For more information see: www.ucl.ac.uk/upc.

TUITION FEES

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2018/19academic year. The UK/EU fees shown are for the first year of theprogramme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to aninflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that willbe charged to 2018/19 entrants for each year of study on theprogramme, unless otherwise indicated below.

// UK & EU: £9,250 (2018/19)

// Overseas: £19,390 (2018/19)

Overseas fees for the 2019/20 academic year are expected to beavailable in July 2018. Undergraduate UK/EU fees are capped by theUK Government and are expected to be available in October 2018.Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potentialincreases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Additional costsIf you are concerned by potential additional costs for books,equipment, etc. on this programme, please get in touch with therelevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

FUNDING

Various funding options are available, including student loans,scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household incomefalls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayablebursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and fundingpages for more details.

CONTACT

Jo Wolff

Email: selcs.admissions@ucl.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 3096

Department: School of European Languages, Culture andSociety

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