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Master in Human Rights and Multiculturalism

Programme website	http://www.hibu.no/studietilbud/statsvitenskap/humanrights/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Heidi Tovsrud Knutsen, Head of international programmes
Telephone	+4732869892
Email	heiditk@hibu.no
Programme duration	2 years full-time
Programme description	The Master programme in Human Rights and Multiculturalism is a two years (120 ECTS) interdisciplinary program focusing on human rights and culture at local, national, regional and international level. The programme is designed to accommodate students with degrees in different academic disciplines. It is also offered as a postgraduate degree course within the field of teacher education.
Application deadline	April 15 for admission in 2010
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	Applicants must fulfil the basic entrance requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education. In addition to the basic entrance requirements, applicants for the Master's programmes must provide documentary evidence of the following: For Masters programmes, the minimum requirement is three (3) years of study at university level, i.e. minimum Bachelors Degree level (or equivalent). Documentation of English language skills is required from non-native English speakers: - TOEFL minimum score 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based) / 80 (iBT) - IELTS minimum band 6.0 academic test. Applicants must document all their relevant education with officially certified copies of certificates, diplomas, transcripts etc. in the original language and authorised translations if the original documents are not in English or a Scandinavian language. Both upper secondary and higher education must be documented.
Tuition	No
Subject area	Social Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Drammen
Credits	120 ECTS
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota scheme
Application procedures	Applicants should apply directly to Buskerud University College on a separate application form. Please visit programme websites to order an application form.