BA in Danish in Seattle United States | University of Washington

The Department of Scandinavian Studies focuses on eight Northern European nations - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden - each with distinct yet interconnected languages and cultures. These regions, which our students examine, lead in areas like design, technology, sustainable environmental approaches, gender parity, and social welfare systems. Within our department, you'll benefit from intimate class settings and direct faculty interaction. Our Baltic Studies program stands unique in the United States, while our Swedish Program ranks among the top two Swedish programs worldwide outside Sweden.

Pursuing a B.A. in Danish immerses students in a culture whose worldwide impact spans from cozy lifestyle concepts to iconic toy brands. Learners develop high-level language proficiency through our comprehensive three-year curriculum covering language and literature. They broaden their perspectives through cultural explorations of Denmark, Scandinavia, and the Baltics, specialized literature and culture courses, and accessible study abroad options across various fields. Equipped with insights from global pioneers in social welfare, commerce, and gender equality, our alumni establish careers in business, nonprofit sectors, legal fields, academia, and STEM industries worldwide.