Program Overview
The Informatics: Programming and Networks at University of Oslo is a MSc 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 Informatics: Programming and Networks 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 Informatics: Programming and Networks 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
- Distributed multimedia systems
- Networks and distributed systems
- Programmering og Software Enginering
- Precise modeling and analysis
- Logic and Intelligent Data
- Wireless Networks and Security
- Distributed systems and networks\xa0focuses on utilizing networks, from concurrent processes inside acomputer to world-wide cooperating systems using the Internet
- Software\xa0deals with all aspects of programming in theory and practice, from system modeling and formal specifications to actual implementation using variousprogramming languages.
- Logic\xa0uses computers to solve difficult problems such as automatic reasoning about languages or very large amounts of data.
- Information security\xa0deals with how information systems can withstand - and deal with both accidental mishaps and intentional attacks.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to this master\'s degree programme / study option requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification\xc2\xa0and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the\xc2\xa0country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme/study option
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- Norwegian and English language requirement\xc2\xa0OR special enhanced requirement in English specified below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school,\xc2\xa0or
b) An internationally recognised\xc2\xa0English language proficiency test.
You normally cannot be admitted to a master\'s degree programme or study option within the same subject area as a previously completed master\'s degree at the University of Oslo.\xc2\xa0
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
