Scandinavian Languages & Literatures PhD

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Details

Departments

Scandinavian

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Degrees Awarded

Doctoral / PhD

Admit Terms

Fall

Degree Types

Ph.D.

GRE Requirements

No

Contact Information

Address

6313 Dwinelle Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720

Overview

The graduate program in Scandinavian is designed for future scholars and teachers in the fields of Scandinavian language, literature, and cultural history. The department’s strengths lie in the areas of the modern literatures and film (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish), in Old Norse and medieval studies, and in intellectual and cultural history. The department is willing to consider applications from students with special interests in areas such as Scandinavian film, art, and history, as long as literary studies remains a major point of comparison. Prospective applicants interested in such areas may consult the graduate adviser or other faculty members and should detail their interests when applying for admission in their statement of purpose.