Program Overview
The Theory and Practice of Human Rights at University of Oslo is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theory and Practice of Human Rights programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theory and Practice of Human Rights programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Rights in History, Philosophy and Politics
- Human Rights Law in Context
- Human rights in international and national law
- Human Rights in Practice
- Human Rights Methodology: Research, Analysis and Thesis
- Human rights, Politics, and Legitimacy
- Human Rights in Asia
- Human Rights and Diversity - Leading Cases and Core Dilemmas
- Human Rights and Sustainable Development: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Theory and Practices
- Business and Human Rights\xa0(autumn)
- The Right to Peace
- Dealing with Diversity: Human Rights Approaches to Ethnic Conflict\xa0(autumn)
- Human Rights and Counter-Terrorism: Striking a Balance?
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, or\xc2\xa0b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
At least one and a half years (90 ECTS-credits) of your bachelor\'s studies must be in law, a social science (i.e., political science, anthropology or sociology), philosophy, history or a related field as long as the study in question includes courses that are relevant for the study of human rights. A combination of these subjects is also possible.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months