Admission
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Available places
25
Required specialization
Bachelor's degree
You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.
Required specialization and minimum grade requirement
You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system. We do not use conversion tables for foreign grades. All foreign education is individually evaluated during the admission process.
Please note that eligible applicants who fulfill the minimum grade requirement will compete for a study place. Please see the section on ranking for more information on selection criteria.
Required specialization:
- A specialization at the Bachelor's level within one of the following relevant social sciences: educational sciences, political science, psychology, sociology, administrative sciences, economics, and anthropology equivalent to 80 ECTS credits (approximately 1 1/2 year of study).
- The required specialization can be partly or fully compensated by relevant experience in higher education practice, which has to be documented convincingly. Accepted documentation includes: Reference letters and/or employment letters that include a job description detailing the tasks and responsibilities for the position.
Further documentation for this program
Upload a motivation letter explaining your interest in the program. Your motivation letter should be between ? page – maximum 1 page, addressing the following:
- Why are you applying to this program and what are your expectations?
- Do you have any relevant prior education or experience?
- How do you plan to use this degree in the future?
Ranking of applicants
Selection is based on your academic performance in the required subjects for this programme.
Admission to this programme is usually highly competitive. Please note that even if you fulfill the minimum grade requirement, you are not guaranteed a study place in the programme.
Additional points might be awarded for the motivation letter.