Circumpolar and Nordic Studies

Admission requirements

The admission requirement for this study program is

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

The education requirements and language proficiency requirements are specified in the GSU-list

For more information about applying: https://www.nord.no/en/study-programmes/admission

Knowledge

The candidate…

• has knowledge of important topics, theories, processes, tools, and methods in Arctic and Nordic studies, related to politics, history, culture, societies, and environment
• is familiar with research and development work in the field of Nordic and Arctic studies, including politics, history, culture, societies, and the environment

• is familiar with ethical guidelines for social research in the field of Nordic and Arctic studies, including research on indigenous peoples
• can update his/her knowledge in Nordic and Arctic Studies in line with new academic and societal developments
• Can identify and discuss sustainability dilemmas related to the Arctic and Nordic development.
• Can understand and reflect on the role international institutions and international collaboration in the Arctic and Nordic countries.
• Is familiar with history, traditions, distinctive character, and societal role of Nordic and Arctic studies

Skills

The candidate…

• can apply academic knowledge to practical and theoretical problems in the field of Nordic and Arctic Studies
• Can apply academic knowledge on sustainable development to the contemporary environmental, economic, political and social challenges in the Arctic and Nordic region.
• can reflect on his/her own academic practice and can develop it according to the feedback/supervision provided
• can find, evaluate, and use scholarly material and present it in ways that illuminate political, historical, cultural, and environmental issues in the Nordic and Arctic regions
• has basic skills regarding relevant scholarly tools, techniques, concepts, and forms of communication

General competence

The candidate…

• Has insights in into relevant and emerging topics for Nordic and Arctic region

• has insight into relevant ethical issues relating Nordic and Arctic Studies, including issues in the research community, research participation and dissemination
• can plan and carry out varied assignments and projects with different lengths, independently and in groups, in accordance with ethical standards and principles
• can present important academic material related to Nordic and Arctic studies such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writing and orally, as well as using other relevant forms of communication
• can exchange opinions with others about topics covered in the Nordic and Arctic studies and participate in discussions concerning the development of good practice
• is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes related to Nordic and Arctic politics, history, culture, societies, and environment
• Has insight on sustainable practices and international policies which can improve Arctic and Nordic viability.
• Can gather, assess, and communicate information from international publications in line with social science’s ethical principles.
• Can communicate and collaborate with Arctic and Nordic stakeholders from different countries.

Tuition fees will be charged to international students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA.

Please note that some applicants can apply for an exemption from paying tuition fees.

Nord university does not offer scholarships or grants.

Tuition fees for international students (nord.no)