Programme description
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Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.
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If the applicant does not fulfill the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification but has experience-based competence relevant to the field of study, he or she may apply for recognition of this competence in order to fulfill the admission
In a time of great societal change and global challenges, the need for comprehensive knowledge of the relationship between people, society and nature is greater than ever. After completing your studies as a geography student, you should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- has broad and up-to-date knowledge of the field of geography, the history of the discipline, and its scientific methods
- has basic knowledge of spatial planning and geographic information systems (GIS)
- has knowledge of the distinctive character and place in society of the academic field of geography
Skills
- can work independently on important issues within the geography field
- is able to write structured academic answers
- can place the subject in a relevant social context
General competence
- has the ability to see important relationships between man, society and nature, and develop attitudes based on comprehensive knowledge
- can use geography in a professional didactic context