Programme structure
This is a full time continuous two-year programme taught in English.
For students starting Autumn 2024 and later
More information about the courses will be available on this page in spring 2024.
| 4th semester |
RSNE4900 Master's thesis (30 ects) |
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| 3rd semester |
RSNE4900 Master's thesis (15 ects) |
Course related to methodical specialization (5 ects) |
Course related to methodical specialization (10 ects) |
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| 2nd semester |
Elective Course (10 ects) |
Elective Course in Special Needs Education (10 ects) |
Elective Course in Special Needs Education (10 ects) |
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| 1st semester |
RSNE4001 Inclusive (5 ects) |
RSNE4002 Learners with diverse needs and backgrounds (10 ects) |
RSNE4013 Basic concepts in statistics (5 ects) |
RSNE4011 Quantitative research methods and design (5 ects) |
RSNE4012 Qualitative research methods and design (5 ects) |
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This programme combines the Nordic approach to inclusive education with global knowledge from different cultural contexts. The programme will provide you with significant knowledge in the various fields of special needs education, with the added benefit of a unique combination of theoretical and empirical knowledge developed in the research environment at the Department of special needs education. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in the scientific research carried out at the Department of Special Needs Education (ISP).
The teaching is a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars with a problem-based learning approach. It is a supportive learning environment with relatively small classes where the students and academic staff work closely together.
The RSNE programme is strongly grounded in the current research areas carried out at ISP and some parts of the teaching are integrated with the Norwegian Master’s programme in Spesialpedagogikk.
Up to 60 credits of the total 120 credits required for the RSNE are in common with the Spesialpedagogikk programme. Credits can also be acquired by attending courses form other institutions in Norway and abroad, according to the current regulations at the Faculty of Education. Students will have the opportunity to have a period of international mobility.
For students who started Autumn 2023 or earlier
This is a full-time continuous two-year programme which consists of:
- a series of compulsory courses (80 credits)
- a master's thesis (40 credits)
The programme covers a broad range of topics within the field of special needs education. The series of courses and the thesis are described in more detail in the individual course presentations.
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3. semester |
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2. semester |
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1. semester |
SNE4130 – Historical and Sociocultural Perspectives on Learning and Development |
SNE4120 – Towards Inclusive Education
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10 ECTS credits |
10 ECTS credits |
10 ECTS credits |
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Philosophy in Special Needs Education
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.