Higher education entrance qualification. Documented proficiency in English language

More information about application and admission here

The programme provides knowledge of and insight into social, cultural, economic and political conditions in the Circumpolar North.

Knowledge
Upon completion, the candidate:

• has a broad knowledge of key concepts, themes and theories, issues, processes, tools and methods
• has a critical understanding of how society both shapes, and is shaped by, people's experiences, interests and actions
• is familiar with the different areas of research concerning the High North
• is able to identify and distinguish between different methods used to study societal and social processes.

Skills
Upon completion, the candidate:

• is able to collect data and apply social science theories and approaches to analysis of High North topics
• is able to make use of relevant research methods
• is able to address ethical challenges in their scientific practice.

General Competence

Upon completion, the candidate:

• is able to communicate course content both orally and in writing
• is able to work independently on a given problem
• is able to consider issues from different perspectives and make research-based choices and reflect ethically on such choices.

The home page for UArctic gives a full update of possible Advanced Emphasis Courses. The specialised courses are delivered both at Nord University and at other UArctic member institutions located both in Norway and abroad. These courses must be approved by Nord in each spesific case before granted as a part of your bachelor's diploma. Students who wish to take specialised courses at UArctic partners may apply for a scholarship (North2North). It is recommended that students go on exchange from semester 4.

• Northern Arctic Federal University (Russia):

Spring semester

Autumn semester

• University of Northern British Columbia (Canada)
• University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
• University of Alaska Fairbanks (USA)

To qualify for exchange, students must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 ECTS with a weighted grade average of C.