Program Overview
The Childhood Studies at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) 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 Childhood 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: Trondheim, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Childhood 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
- [\'Social Studies of Children and Childhood\', \'Mathodological Perspectives on Child and Childhood Research\', \'Children and Development in the Global South\', \'Elective course\', "Children\'s Rights", \'Methods and Ethics in Childhood Studies\', "Preparatory Course, Master\'s Thesis", \'Experts in Teamwork (intensive village)\', \'Third and fourth semester (autumn / spring)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open to both international and Norwegian students. Admittance to the programme requires a bachelor\'s degree in a social science or humanities discipline, or other equivalent education. Possible admission to the study programme requires a minimum of an average grade of C or the equivalent. C is however, not a guarantee for admission.
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
2001-12-17
About Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Trondheim, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months