Public Administration/ Social Sciences | |
 | University of BergenThe University of Bergen is a young, modern university. Most of its premises are concentrated in the heart of the city of Bergen. There are about 14,500 students enrolled, and 3,200 faculty and staff |
| Course URL | http://link.uib.no/?3OOvP |
| City | Bergen, Norway |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | The purpose of the Master´s Programme in Public Administration is to enhance students ability to conduct independent analyses of organisations, political and administrative structures and processes and public policy. The programme strengthens your analytical ability and provides a comprehensive training in methodology. Participation in various seminars and individual writing ensure that your motivation for and ability to work independently in an academic or a professional setting is enhanced.; Public Administration is the comparative study of administration, organisation and politics. As a field of study it has a political science orientation with particular emphasis on theories of democracy, organisations and organised action. The programme aims to develop knowledge of and insight into a) the relationship between organisations and individuals, and b) the relationship between organisations and their environments. It draws on theoretical and empirically-based research on formal organisations.; During the second year, you will write the master's thesis in close collaboration you?re your academic supervisor. A dissertation seminar may be arranged depending on the needs and progress of theses of the students. |
| Application deadline | Self-financing applicants: Application deadline for applicants from a non-visa country (do not need a visa to enter Norway) is 1 April for the autumn semester/1 October for the spring semester. Applicants from a visa-country (need a visa to enter Norway) have to apply before 1 December for the following academic year.; Quota/NORAD applicants: 1 December for the following academic year |
| Application procedures | For application forms and further information, please see: http://prospective.. |
| Nokut certification | no |
| Formal prerequisites | A first degree (bachelor's degree) of three or four years' duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. Your bachelor's degree must include relevant courses in political science, public administration, and/or organisation theory equalling a minimum of 1.5 years of full-time studies. |
| Subject area | Social Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
