Program Overview
The Contemporary Art at UIT the Arctic University of Norway is a MSc 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 Contemporary Art 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 Contemporary Art 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
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master\'s programme in Contemporary Art requires:
- Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS) in fine arts or equivalent education at university or university college level
- Accepted portfolio
- Written reflections in English on the submitted work samples (maximum of two pages)
- Written description in English about artistic direction and focus (maximum of one page)
Admission will be determined by an overall assessment of the applicant\'s qualifications, the quality of previous artistic work demonstrated by submitted portfolio and an interview.
The application must include:
- Documentation of Bachelor Degree and Certificate of Upper Secondary Education
- Written reflections
- Portfolio:
- Documentation of 6-8 work samples (for example installations, drawings, paintings, photographs, videos, objects etc
- Regarding longer video works, a short synopsis/trailer should also be handed in
- Each of the documented work samples can include up to 5 pictures, for example how the work is installed, close-ups and a written description
- Information about the material, measurements, running time and production year should be included Accepted file formats for films are MP4 (MPEG4), MOV or AVI, max 45MB/min, but at the most 2GB/film, JPG for pictures and MP3 for sound. Links to home-pages is not accepted
- The portfolio must be saved on a memory stick or CD
- List of attached documents, numbered, with details of format, technique, material, manufacture, title / description etc
- All documentation in the portfolio must be clearly marked with your name. Mark the envelope: "No commercial value",and name of the programme you are applying for
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