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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Ås, Norway
Language English

Program Overview

The International Relations at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc programme in Social Sciences 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 social sciences. 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 International Relations 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: Ås, Norway

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to M-IR
  2. International Relations Theory
  3. Research Methods
  4. Intelligence Studies
  5. Global Political Economy
  6. International Organizations
  7. Afghanistan/Pakistan
  8. Religion, Politics and Islam
  9. Current topics in Security
  10. Piracy and IR
  11. Foreign Policy
  12. Feminist & Critical IR Theory

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field with a GPA of minimum \'C\' is required to be eligible for application to the program. Depending on your planned specialization, your background may be from environmental sciences, ecology, resource management, agriculture, forestry, geography, economics, political science or social science.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 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 Life Sciences (NMBU)

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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Ås, Norway

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-08-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months