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Master Programme in International Education and Development

Programme website	http://hio.no/Studietilbud/Master...ernational-Education-and-Development (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Professor Anders Breidlid
Telephone	+47 22452160
Email	Anders.Breidlid@lui.hio.no
Programme duration	fulltime two years
Programme description	The Master of International Education and Development has a specialisation within International Education and Development. The focus is Education and Development in the South, with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS. This is a two-year full-time programme. The target groups for the project/programme are people with at least two year experience working within education, media, health, aid, NGOs or public administration. The aim of the programme is to build capacity among staff in public and private sector and develop the attitudes, skills and competencies of students in both the North and the South in the field of international education, development, gender, and HIV/AIDS. These themes address key issues related to the MDG's and poverty reduction strategies. The programme will be directly related to the practical field from which the students already have experience. This project with its Master's courses is offered in collaboration with Ahfad University for Women in Khartoum, Sudan and University of Zambia, Zambia. Students will be enrolled from all the three countries. First semester will take place in Norway and the second semester in Zambia and Sudan. In the second year of the programme students are expected to conduct field work (usually) in the South and write their Master Thesis. Scholarships are available. Completed studies qualify for a Master of International Education and Development. The Master's programme and its specialisation focuses on education, gender and HIV/AIDS, aspects that have a significant impact on the well-being of those living in the countries in the South. The fact to be recognized is that the HIV/AIDS pandemic by no means is under control, and the intervention programmes in the various countries have had only limited success. These issues will be addressed and the teaching will be accompanied by recent research on the relationship between culture, context, gender disparity and HIV/AIDS. The programme will critically explore the "one-size-fits-all" interventions in the field, and discuss alternative ways of combating the pandemic, based on qualitative research completed by selected educators from the relevant countries.
Application deadline	1st February 2011: for applicants resident in Norway with education from non-Nordic Countries. 1st April 2011: for applicants from The University of Zambia and Afhad University for Women. 15th April 2011: for applicants resident in Norway with education from the Nordic Countries.
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	With reference to the regulations regarding admission to master programmes of study at Oslo University College, in addition the following apply to the Master Programme International Education and Development(NOMA): The admission requirements are the following: Bachelor degree from an accredited institution, in social sciences, education, media, health, or another bachelor degree relevant to this Master's programme. A minimum of 2 years employment experience in private or public sector. The nature of this employment must be relevant to the master programme. A statement of purpose/research interest (min. 250 words). Residence permits in Norway, Sudan or Zambia. If the degree is from a non-Norwegian university, it must be based on no less than 3 years of study beyond Norwegian matriculation level and fulfill English language requirements (NOKUT) The average mark for the subjects included in the vocational basis must be at the same level as C/ 2,7 or better in the Norwegian grading system. For applicants with both numerically and alphabetically based grades or unstipulated grades, the points conversions as set out in the Admission requirements for Oslo University College apply.
Subject area	Education - Teacher Training
Degree level	Master
City	Norway (Oslo), Zambia and Sudan
Credits	120 ECTS
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	yes
Scholarship Description	Scholarships are available for applicants with citizenship or permanent residence in Sudan or Zambia. The scholarship is meant to cover all basic expenses through the 22 months duration of the programme. In addition, tuition fees, necessary travels and other expenses related to the master programme will be covered. The scholarship is granted according to fixed rates.
Application procedures	http://hio.no/content/download/34.../file/Application+form_NOMA-2011.pdf