BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies
About this course
BA in Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies, a School of European Languages, Culture and Society degree examining Nordic culture alongside business principles. Core topics include Project Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete a mandatory year abroad during the third academic year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Understanding Management, Introduction to Nordic Studies 1, Accounting for Business, and Marketing and Consumer Analytics alongside language and humanities options. The second year progresses with Competitive Strategy, Managerial Accounting for Decision Making, and Business and Society, alongside intermediate Scandinavian language study. The third year consists of a SELCS Year Abroad across both terms. The final year involves advanced study with Strategic Project Management and Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish, supported by optional modules such as Financial Management, International Strategy, and Mastering Entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Foreign Language Preferred) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Foreign language preferred.)
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Understanding Management
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 1
- Introduction to Nordic Studies 2
- Accounting for Business
- Marketing and Consumer Analytics
- Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics
- Theories and Methods in Film and Media Studies
- Mediatising Dissent
- Introduction to Danish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Swedish Language and Culture
- Introduction to Norwegian Language and Culture
- Introduction to Icelandic Language and Culture
- Communication and Behaviour in Organisations
- Digital Strategy and Transformation
- Competitive Strategy
- Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
- Business and Society
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture
- Intermediate Danish Language and Culture 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture
- Intermediate Norwegian Language and Culture 1
- Intermediate Icelandic Language and Culture
- Nordic Literature in Context
- Intermediate Icelandic Language and Culture 2
- Intermediate Swedish Language and Culture 2
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Strategic Project Management
- Advanced Project Work in Danish, Norwegian or Swedish
- Financial Management
- Advanced Danish Language and Culture
- Advanced Swedish Language and Culture
- Advanced Norwegian Language and Culture
- Advanced Icelandic Language and Culture
- Engineering, Technology and Innovation: The Long View
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Mastering Entrepreneurship
- International Strategy
- Entrepreneurship in a Global Context
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £57,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Scandinavian Studies and Management Studies at University College London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.