Danish
College of Arts & Sciences
A major in Danish fosters excellent linguistic, analytical and communication skills. Danish studies can serve as a platform from which to explore art, literature and philosophy, history and politics, the environment, social democracy and women’s and gender studies. Students gain advanced linguistic proficiency in Danish and acquire cultural and historical knowledge of Denmark, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Denmark is the birthplace of world famous philosophers and writers and a leader in international business and culture. Graduates of this degree pursue careers in a variety of fields such as business, government, technology, international relations, education and marketing.
Applicant type
Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).
Quarters of general admission to UW: autumn / winter (U.S. applicants only) / spring / summer
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission.
- Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- UW college and school graduation requirements
Department admission information
Departmental application deadline: Students in good academic standing may declare the major at any time, including on their application for admission to the UW.
Please contact the department for details about the application process.
Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the major before transfer.
Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Courses recommended for the major:
First- and second-year Danish 1
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 1
Total from Washington community colleges: 0