Programme structure
The two year course of study consists of a total of 120 ECTS credits.
The first two semesters
During both the first and the second semester all students will each semester take three courses each worth 10 ECTS credits. There is one compulsary course in both the first semester, and the second. The remaining courses can be chosen from the optional courses offered by the programme, or from amongst courses on the Viking Age or Middle Ages offered by other programmes. Furthermore, students planning to write their thesis within the field of Old Norse or Celtic Philology are strongly recommended to take certain courses.
The last two semesters
There are two possible options:
- either you write a master thesis worth 60 ECTS credits during the third and fourth semester,
- or you take NOR4900 - Nordisk prosjektsemester during the third semester and write a master thesis worth 30 ECTS credits during the fourth semester.
It is mandatory to write your thesis under supervision.
Overseas students are expected to acquire the necessary skills to read Scandinavian specialist literature.
Diploma and degree
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.