Viking Studies - MLitt

What is special about this courseThe 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.As part of the degree, you will study a set of core modules and also have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional modules, bringing the study of the Viking period into a wider perspective.Special featuresUnique course content not available anywhere elseYou are taught by international experts in the fieldWe use video conferencing and a virtual learning environment to deliver the course so you can study from anywhere in the worldSmall class sizesYou can also choose unique options in literature, language, creative writing and the North Atlantic worldYou can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree.What can I do on completion of my courseOnce you have successfully completed your MLitt Viking Studies, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:Tourism and heritage sectorSchool teaching on completion of relevant PGDE qualificationCommunity educationAdult educationJournalism; particularly newspaper and radioWorking for local government agenciesTeaching on this or similar degreesCan I progress into further studyYou can progress to PhD study at the University of the Highlands and Islands, and other institutions.Duration: Full-time: 1 year, 20 hours per week, Part-time structured: 2 years, 10 hours per week.