Nordic Politics and Society
See study programmeUpon successful completion of the programme the candidate will:
- have knowledge about the political development towards the present political systems in the Nordic countries
- be familiar with concepts central to the political systems of the Nordic countries, such as Social Democracy, the Welfare State, Consensual Democracy, Corporatism
- have knowledge about central aspects of the Nordic societies such as educational systems, gender equality, religion, language, welfare systems, Indigenous People and minorities
- have knowledge about the history and present challenges in The High North, including different agencies of cooperation, foreign and security policy, natural resources, sustainable development, rights of Indigenous People
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.
The semester programme will give undergraduate level ECTS that can supplement degrees with electives within political and social sciences.
The students are expected to pay for the syllabus literature and to possess a laptop.
Exchange students are exempt from paying semester and tuition fees.
Citizens of the EU/EEA/EFTA are exempt from tuition fees.
Compulsory work and home examinations.
Final graduation requirements for the one semester programme consist of completion of the 30 ECTS required.