Program Overview
The Human Geography at University of Oslo is a MSc 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 Human Geography 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 Human Geography 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
- methodology and methods
- specialization and elective courses
- master\x92s thesis
- a study in\xa0General Human Geography\xa0or
- Urban Studies and Planning
- Climate Change Adaptation and Social Transformations
- Development and Politics
- Economic and Labour Geography
- Philosophy and methodology of human geography
- Qualitative method\xa0or\xa0- Kvantitativ metode\xa0or\xa0- Geographic Information Systems (Master level course)
- Urbanism \x96 urban structures and trends
- Urbanism \x96 urban policies and planning
- New course coming soon
- Global environmental change
- New course coming soon
- Democratization and civil society in developing countries
- Political geographies of work
- Development
- Economic geography: Institutions, evolution and sustainability transitions
- Work and workers. Global perspectives
- Transformations in the global economy: value chains and production networks
- Individual reading list\xa0This course can not be chosen the first term.
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.
Required specialization
In addition to the requirements listed above, you need to meet the following academic admission requirement:
- A major or specialization constituting at least 80 ECTS credits in Human Geography or Urban and Regional Studies.
- Up to 20 of these 80 ECTS credits may be replaced by a bachelor\'s thesis in development studies, constituting at least 20 ECTS credits.
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
