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M.Phil. in Visual Cultural Studies

Programme website	http://www2.uit.no/studiekatalog/studieprogram/2009/host/en/M-VISC (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Eva-Britt Abelsen
Telephone	(+47) 77 64 64 75
Email	eva.b.abelsen@uit.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	VCS offers a two-year full-time Master's program in Visual Cultural Studies. The students at the Master's program follow obligatory courses, and conduct an individual research project, consisting of fieldwork, writing a Master thesis and making an ethnographic film. It´s intended that the audio-visual material elucidates both the researcher´s and the informant´s perceptions of a given social situation. Film also creates a particular kind of knowledge that can often supplement textual representations. The exam films produced at VCS are well known for their quality. Every year several films are selected for international documentary film festivals. The originality of the program has led to a special educational prize from The University of Tromsø and and a further award for educational quality from the Ministry of Education. For more detailed information please see: http://www2.uit.no..
Application deadline	Quota applicants: 1 December International self-financing applicants: 1 December Norwegians and applicants from other Nordic countries: 15 April
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Bachelor degree in social science. Applicants must enclose an essay of 1 page stating the purpose of and interest in taking this Master´s degree. All applicants are asked to write in English. Documentation of proficiency in English is required. General admission requirements: http://www2.uit.no..
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Other Areas of Study
Degree level	Master
City	Tromsø, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Application procedures	How to apply: http://www2.uit.no/www/inenglish/.../toppsubartikkel?p_document_id=70683