Master in International Relations
Together with other research institutes established at Aas, UMB provides state-of-the-art knowledge based on a broad range of disciplines. UMB's main objectives are:
- To be a major player in the field of life sciences, focusing on the core disciplines:
- biology, food and environmental science
- land use and natural resource management
- as well as associated aesthetic and technical subjects
- To actively contribute to business development and continue to strengthen the scientific basis for agriculture, aquaculture and other industries based on the utilisation of natural resources.
A broad range of study programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.
| Programme website | http://www.umb.no/study-options/a...f-science-in-international-relations (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Ingunn Bohmann /Department of International Environment and Development Studies |
| Telephone | +47 6496 5331 |
| studieveileder-noragric@umb.no | |
| Programme duration | Two years |
| Programme description |
The programme is a collaboration between Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) and UMB.
The first year consists of course work covering natural and social issues, research methodology plus elective subjects. Students may do their research in any parts of the world. Students will write their thesis in the final spring semester at UMB. The programme has aduration of two years, consisting of a total of 120 credits (ETCS), of which the master thesis constitutes either 30 or 60 credits. The student has 50 or 20 credits for elective courses, respectively. International relations deepens the understanding of the political nature of why and how bilateral and multilateral institutions promote certain development policies spatially and temporally. The programme gives a theoretical understanding of international interaction and relevant fields such as environment, development and poverty. The programme aims to increase the practical understanding of international interaction through placement schemes both in organizations and other universities, particularly universities abroad. |
| Application deadline | December 1 for international applicants. June 1 for holders of a Nordic degree or a Norwegian civic registration number (person-nummer). |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites |
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a relevant field is required for admission.
Depending on your planned specialization, your background may be from political science, environmental sciences, ecology, resource management, geography, economics, or social science. Applicants must meet the university’s requirement for English language proficiency. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Other Areas of Study |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Ås, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/admission |
