Required course work is normally completed by the end of the second term. The dissertation may consist of an extended exercise in practical translation with commentary, a critical evaluation of an existing translation, an exploration of a topic in Translation Studies, or any meaningful combination of these. The degree course has been designed to provide opportunities for advanced study in key areas of Scandinavian culture and literature. Where appropriate, one of the options listed below may be replaced by a supervised reading course, negotiated by student and tutor, on a topic of mutual interest. The Scandinavian Languages in Language Contact Situations.
Assessment is by course work and examination.
In addition, candidates for the MSc are required to submit a dissertation on a topic of their choice of about 15,000 words, while candidates for the Diploma will submit an extended essay of approximately 4,000 words.