Visual Cultural Studies/ Interdisciplinary Studies | |
 | University of TromsøThe University of Tromsø is the northernmost university of the world. Our location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic region is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, which UiT takes special interest in. Studying and working at UiT allows you to explore global issues from a close-up perspective. |
| Course URL | http://uit.no/vcs/1278/7#courses |
| City | Tromsø, Norway |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | The master study in visual cultural studies is an interdisciplinary study based in qualitative social science and film. The study aims at educating candidates with a competence in conducting ethnographic social research. This demands both a focus on social scientific analytical perspectives, and skills in conducting social scientific research. Candidates will have knowledge in research processes which include use of visual tools. They will have skills in using camera as a tool in the research process, and in producing ethnographic insights as films and as texts. Candidates will have skills in conducting research as part of intercultural teams, and in participatory approaches in research processes. |
| Application deadline | Deadline for Quota-students: 1 December Deadline for international self-financed applicants: 1 March Deadline for Norwegians and applicants from the other four nordic countries: 15 April |
| Application procedures | 8 students will be admitted into the program every year. Among these these 4 students will have a b.a. from a Norwegian university, and 4 students will be admitted from universities abroad. Among the applicants from abroad, students from UiT?cooperation universities will be given priority. See: http://www.adm.uit.. |
| Nokut certification | no |
| Formal prerequisites | Bachelor (b.a.) in social sciences with a focus in qualitative research.; English language proficiency required. |
| Subject area | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Degree level | Master |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
