Admission
How to apply?
This programme is not offered in the international Master's admission. Only Norwegian, Nordic and other applicants with permanent residence in Norway may apply.
- 15 April: Extended deadline for Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent residence in Norway. For the 2014 admission the deadline will be 1 March.
Nordic applicants
Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence
permit in Norway. Deadlines and application procedure.
Admission requirements
Formal admission requirements
Admission to master's degree studies 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 (Special admission requirements - see below)
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) of C (in Norwegian 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) 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, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
Special admission requirements
- A major (equivalent to 80 ECTS ) in English, with a grade point average of C or better. (Students are ranked according to their GPAs.)
- A minimum of 20 ECTS in English courses at 2000-level must either be a part of your major or come in addition. At least one of the courses at 2000 level (10 ECTS) must be in English language.
Students that have English, intermediate subject (mellomfag), with a grade of minimum 2,7, are also qualified to apply.
Ranking of applicants
Applicants are ranked according to their grade point average (GPA). Applicants who can not be estimated according to their grade point average, will be ranked based on individual assessment.
Recognition of prior education
If you have previous higher education, you may apply for specific recognition of this education as part of your degree. Education from both Norwegian and non-Norwegian higher education institutions may be recognised. Recognition depends upon whether the education meets the specific requirements of your degree. Read more about recognition of prior education at the Faculty of Humanities.