Master's Program in Community Planning

The Master's program in Community Planning provides students with broad competence in planning and development work at the local, national, and international levels. As a master's student, you will be part of a research environment and receive active follow-up from our academic staff.

Description of the Study

The Master's program in Community Planning gives students qualifications to perform research-based planning and investigation tasks. Good community planning requires cross-disciplinary analysis, communication, and cooperation. The study is therefore built on relevant contributions from sociology, political science, social geography, and social anthropology. Students will become familiar with theory and research methods that cross disciplinary boundaries, but can also delve deeper into theory and methodology.

The study consists of a master's thesis (40 credits), compulsory courses (50 credits), and elective courses (30 credits). The elective courses provide both an opportunity for specialization and for achieving academic breadth. Students choose their own theme for the master's thesis, and proposals for current themes will also be presented to the students.

Job Opportunities

Graduates in Community Planning usually get jobs right after completing their education. The degree provides good career opportunities in the private and public sectors and in the voluntary organization sector. Relevant professions include community planner, area planner, administrative positions related to community development, project and investigation work. At the same time, the master's degree provides a basis for further research training with a view to working in the institute sector and at universities and colleges.

Graduate Name

Master's degree in Community Planning

Further Studies

A master's degree in Community Planning can provide a basis for research training (PhD) in social science.

Related Professions

• Community planner
• Project manager
• Consultant in the public sector
• Building up of studies

Structure of the Study

See the subjects you can take in this study.

Study Plan

Study plan for the Master's program in Community Planning, autumn 2026.

Teaching and Examination Language

Norwegian.

Teaching and Examination

Teaching takes place through lectures, guidance seminars, individual guidance, and practical exercises. Through short presentations at seminars, more comprehensive sketches, and essays, emphasis is placed on developing analytical precision and written presentation skills.

Exchange

Partial studies abroad make you extra attractive in the job market! A stay abroad provides you with better language skills, unique experiences, and international experience.

This study facilitates exchange in the second or third semester, and among UiT's many exchange agreements, we particularly recommend:

• University Francois-Rabelais, Tours
• J.W. Goethe University Frankfurt a.M.
• University of Berkeley/California
• University of Ghent

Information about the application process, deadlines, scholarship opportunities, etc. can be found here.

For more information about exchange/stay abroad, contact the international coordinator at the department.

Study Places You Can Exchange To

• Roskilde University, Denmark
• University of Tours, France
• Waseda University, Japan
• University of California, Berkeley, USA

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