Program Overview
The Visual Cultural Studies at UIT the Arctic University of Norway is a MPhil programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 Visual Cultural 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: Tromsø, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Cultural Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Approaching social realities: Understanding other peoples\' life-worlds", \'Conveying social realities: Exploring audio-visual narrative strategies\', \'Anthropological Theory and Ethnographic Praxis\', \'Visual Ethnography and Ways of Knowing\', \'From fieldwork experience to ethnographic film and text\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master\'s programme in Visual Cultural Studies requires a Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification in the social sciences or a related field in the humanities. An average grade of equivalent to C or better in the Norwegian grading system is required. Applicants must enclose an application essay written in English (maximum of two pages). This should include descriptions of their motivation for, interest in and expectations relating to their Master\'s degree studies and ideas for their Master`s Thesis project.
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 Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months