Program Overview
The Geosciences 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 Geosciences 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 Geosciences 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
- Introduction to Health,\xa0OR\xa0Safety and Physical Environment
- Positive Learning Environment\xa0and Fire Safety
- Laboratory Safety
- Field Safety
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
When seeking admission to this programme, you apply for admission directly to the preferred study option.
Prospective applicants must refer to the relevant study option for information about application deadlines, requirements and admission.
- Environmental Geosciences
- Geohazards
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Meteorology and Oceanography
- Petroleum geology and Petroleum Geophysic
- Physical Geography, Hydrology and Geomatics
Admission to this master\'s degree programme / study option requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme/study option
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- Norwegian and English language requirement OR special enhanced requirement in English specified below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, orb) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
According to the regulations for admission to the 1 and 2 year master programmes at the University of Oslo the applicants must have obtained an average grade of minimum C (letter grades, University of Oslo system) or minimum 2.7 (numerical grades, old, Norwegian system) for a set of courses (80 ECTS credits in total) which constitute the scientific basis 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
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