斯堪的纳维亚研究与政治学硕士（荣誉）

爱丁堡的硕士荣誉斯堪的纳维亚研究与政治学位课程旨在培养学生对目标国家或地区的兴趣，以及对目标国家（包括他们的语言，历史，文化和社会问题）的复杂知识和了解。学生将获得各种政治制度，机构，程序和思想的主要知识。此外，他们还将在批判性思维，概念分析，研究以及信息和论据的书面和口头表达方面发展关键的通用技能。该计划为社会提供受过知识训练的个人的资源，他们可以充当英国和非英国文化之间的知识和理解的渠道，并利用所获得的知识为英国和其他国家的财富创造做出贡献。毕业生进入许多不同领域的工作，包括公务员，工业，商业和教育。
The languages, history, politics and culture of the Scandinavian countries have had a considerable impact beyond the Nordic region. You will explore Scandinavian culture, past and present, alongside the study of the Scandinavian languages. The University has an excellent reputation for its research in this area. Regular research seminars and cultural events provide you with opportunities to find out more about the latest developments in Scandinavian culture and research. Whichever of the three main languages – Danish, Norwegian or Swedish – you choose to specialise in, you will also gain a passive knowledge of the other two during the course of your programme. You do not need a previous knowledge of any of the languages as courses are available for beginners. The relatively small class sizes provide an informal and supportive learning environment. Studying politics, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of conflicts over power and resources, the morality of political action, the limits of freedom and justice, and the processes of governance at various levels. The programme focuses on a variety of issues in politics, political theory, public theory and international relations in Europe, Russia, Africa and the US. Politics is part of a vibrant research-led community. The programme aims to equip you with substantive knowledge of a range of political systems, institutions, processes and ideas, enabling you to develop and apply your knowledge and skills to the understanding and evaluation of political issues and problems in the contemporary world.