Program Overview
The Global Studies at VID Specialized University is a Master programme in Humanities taught in English, Norwegian 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 Global 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, Norwegian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Stavanger, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Studies 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
- [\'Encounters of religions and cultures\', \'Culture and communication\', \'Encounters of religions\', \'The Christian church in a global context\', \'Approaches to global studies\', \'Intercultural competence\', \'Religion and global issues\', \'Doing theology in a global context\', \'Theory of science and research methods\', \'Field work\', \'Text studies\', \'Field of specialization\', "Master\'s thesis"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be admitted to the Master\'s Programme candidates must have: Completed a bachelor degree, a three-year programme in which there is a major: That is 80 ECTS credit group, from a recognised institution of higher education, or achieved an equivalent educational basis approved by VID Specialized University.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 350 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact VID Specialized University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About VID Specialized University
VID Specialized University
Oslo, Norway
The VID Specialized University is a Norwegian accredited, private, non-profit specialized university headquartered in Oslo. VID has 6,000 students and nearly 700 employees. It is one of three...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English, Norwegian
- Duration 24 months