Programme structure
In this programme you may choose courses to expand previous education, or you can start building a new education.
Student guidance
For information on the application process and the application requirements, contact the International Student Reception.
Courses in culture, languages and social sciences Spring semester 2024
There is a wide range of courses available within Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Theology and Educational Sciences on master's level. The courses you may choose from are master's courses that have vacant places and where the teaching language is English. Also note that in order to be registered for courses you must fulfill the given prerequisities given on each course page. See all courses here.
Students admitted in January 2024 will be contacted by e-mail *shortly after admission* regarding available courses for Spring 2024.
Register for courses
After you have been admitted to the programme, you register for courses in the university's student portal, Studentweb. Information on how to register for courses Spring 2024 will sent to the e-mail address you have registered in S?knadsweb.
Prerequisite knowledge
Courses may require prior knowledge. If you do not already qualify, you have to pass one or more courses before you can continue on another course. This may influence the order in which you can register for these courses. See the course page for information on prerequisite knowledge.
Norwegian courses for international students
As a part of the one-year program, students can choose to attend Norwegian courses for international students offered by the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies.
In addition, the department offers a Norwegian life and Society course to international students, which gives some insight into Norwegian way of life and Norwegian identity.
Course options for beginners:
- NORINT0110: This is a full level 1 course taught on campus with in-person attendance. Students who passes the exam can register for a level 2 course next semester.
The following courses gives an introduction to Norwegian, but do not qualify for the level 2 course:
- NORINT0105M (Introduction to Norwegian): This is an online self-study course with 4 on-campus seminars before the written exam.
- NORINT0106M (Introduction to Norwegian 2): This is an online self-study course with 4 on-campus seminars that builds up on NORINT0105M course. This course starts after students take their exam in NORINT0105M.
Find more information on admission and application deadlines for Norwegian courses here.
More information on Norwegian courses for International students.
If you have any questions regarding Norwegian courses for international students, please contact The Student Information Centre at the Faculty of Humanities.