Program Overview
The Ibsen Studies at University of Oslo is a MA 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 Ibsen Studies 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 Ibsen Studies 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
- [\'Introduction to information resources, methods and theory in Ibsen Studies\\xa0- Introduction (10 credits) This course is compulsory for students doing their first semester\', \'Ibsen\\x92s oeuvre in a biographical, aesthetic and historical perspective\\xa0(10 credits) (intended for students doing their first semester)\', \'Henrik Ibsen\\x92s oeuvre in the perspective of its reception history\\xa0(10 credits) (intended for students doing their first or third semester)\', \'Ibsen and the drama of modernity\\xa0(10 credits) (intended for students doing their first or third semester)\', \'Ibsen Between Cultures\\xa0(10 credits) (intended for students doing their first or third semester)\', \'Ibsen in Performance\\xa0(10 credits) (intended for students doing their first or third semester)\', \'How to write a thesis?\', \'New Perspectives in Ibsen Studies\', "The remaining 10 credits are made up of the students initial work on their Master\'s thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies 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
- 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) 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.
The bachelor degree should normally include one of the following fields: Theatre Studies, Nordic/Scandinavian Studies, Literary and Linguistics Studies, Comparative literature, Media Studies. Nordic/Scandinavian studies as\xc2\xa0given in a Professional degree for Teachers fulfill this requrement.\xc2\xa0Recommended qualification include basic knowledge of Ibsen\xc2\x92s works and an ability to go into depth.
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
