Circumpolar Studies

One-year programme (E-Learning)

Are you intrigued by the wild and icy regions of the High North? Are you interested in the history and living conditions of indigenous peoples? Do you want to know more about the unique arctic environment and its natural resources as well as contemporary political debates around social, cultural and environmental issues?

The Northern Studies programme provides students with a broad introduction to social, environmental, cultural and political topics relevant in the High North. It provides a solid foundation for further High North studies or can be taken as an independent unit for those who just wish to learn more about the region. The programme is taught online.

Programme description

Are you intrigued by the wild and icy regions of the High North? Are you interested in the history and living conditions of indigenous peoples? Do you want to know more about the unique arctic environment and its natural resources as well as contemporary political debates around social, cultural and environmental issues?

The Northern Studies programme provides students with a broad introduction to social, environmental, cultural and political topics relevant in the High North. It provides a solid foundation for further High North studies or can be taken as an independent unit for those who just wish to learn more about the region. The programme is taught online.

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Admission requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification

Language requirement: see general guidelines for admission

This semester package is designed specifically for exchange students. Please go to Student Exchange for more information about becoming an exchange student at Nord University.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student should:

  • have a broad understanding of different social science theories and methodologies
  • be acquainted with the concepts used to describe the Circumpolar World
  • have basic knowledge of the history and the most common geographical, biological and physical aspects of the Circumpolar World
  • have knowledge about the people and peoples living in the Circumpolar World
  • have knowledge about contemporary challenges for the Circumpolar World, including management of natural resources, sustainable development, business, culture, politics, health issues and the rights of indigenous peoples.

Skills

The student should:

  • have developed skills necessary for critical analysis
  • be able to reflect critically on the ethical challenges involved in research and creation of knowledge

General Competence

The student should:

  • have developed basic knowledge and understanding both of science and of the Circumpolar World

Job opportunities

The Northern Studies programme provides a solid background for further study within the social sciences. As an addition to other bachelor level studies, it provides students with the critical skills and knowledge-base to work in a range of positions related to the High North. These could include teaching, tourism and work in cultural and communication sectors.

Further education

The one year study programme in Northern Studies qualifies graduates for admission to further studies at bachelor level in Circumpolar Studies at Nord University, or at other universities. It can also be incorporated into other social sciences degrees.

Study abroad

There are no student exchange possibilties on this programme.

Application deadline and admission

Application deadline Applications are open in the following periods:
> Non-EU/EEA: November 1 - December 1
> EU/EEA og Nordic residents: February 1 - April 15
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Welcome to a new academic year at Nord

Registration and important information

Welcome to the one-year programme in Circumpolar studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences

​The teaching is held digitally on this one-year programme.

Registration
You can reg​ister as a student as soon as you receive your student number. After completing registration, you will have access to a range of digital forums and tools at Nord University. This includes digital meeting rooms and the e-learning platform Canvas. Registration deadline is September 1st.​​


Timet​​ables
The class timetable will be available in TimeEdit in the course of the summer holidays. Follow the links below to check if your timetable has been published.


After you have completed semester registration, you can log in to TimeEdit and see your personalized timetable. Note that information about timetables also can be given in Canvas. We recommend that you log into Canvas regularly.​

Course literature

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ECTS Credits 60
Study level One year programme
Scope Full time
Teaching language English
Police certificate of conduct No
Campus E-Learning

Application deadline and admission

Application deadline Applications are open in the following periods:
> Non-EU/EEA: November 1 - December 1
> EU/EEA og Nordic residents: February 1 - April 15

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