Program Overview

Medie- og dokumentasjonsvitenskap

The Bachelor's degree program in Medie- og dokumentasjonsvitenskap (Media and Documentation Science) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a three-year program that provides students with a broad and interdisciplinary education. The program focuses on the study of media, documentation, and information institutions, and how they function and develop in the face of new technologies and societal changes.

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the role of media and documentation in society, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of fields related to media, documentation, and information. The program includes courses in media studies, documentation science, information technology, and cultural studies, among others.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must have a general university admission certificate or equivalent qualifications. The program has a limited number of spots available, and admission is based on a competitive process.

Program Structure

The program consists of 180 ECTS credits, which are typically completed over three years. The program includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a bachelor's thesis.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will have gained a broad understanding of the media and documentation landscape, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of fields related to media, documentation, and information. Students will also have developed critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts effectively.

Job Prospectives

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of fields, including media, documentation, and information institutions, as well as in the private sector. The program provides a broad and interdisciplinary education, which will prepare students for a range of career paths.

Gradsnavn

The degree awarded upon completion of the program is a Bachelor's degree in Medie- og dokumentasjonsvitenskap.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the program will be qualified to pursue further studies at the master's level, either at UiT or at other universities in Norway or abroad.

Related Professions

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of professions, including:

• Kunst- og kulturformidler (Art and Culture Mediator)
• Arkivar (Archivist)
• Bibliotekar (Librarian)
• R嶟giver i offentlig sektor (Advisor in the Public Sector)
• Konsulent (Consultant)
• Konservator (Conservator)
• Museumsformidler (Museum Mediator)

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years
• Credits (ECTS): 180
• Application deadline: April 15th for international students, March 1st for students with Realkompetanse
• Language of instruction: Scandinavian languages, English
• Teaching and assessment: The program includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and project work, as well as written and oral exams.
• Practice: The program includes two compulsory practice periods, one in the second semester and one in the sixth semester. The practice periods provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the field and to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the program.

Exchange

The program has exchange agreements with several universities abroad, including Charles University in Prague, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Germany, and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Students can apply to study abroad for one or two semesters, and the program provides guidance and support to help students prepare for their study abroad experience.

Destinations for Studies Abroad

• Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
• Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
• University of Copenhagen, Denmark
• University of Gdansk, Poland
• University of Leipzig, Germany

Study Plan

The program includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a bachelor's thesis. The study plan is designed to provide students with a broad and interdisciplinary education, and to prepare them for a range of career paths.

Progression Requirements

To progress to the next semester, students must have completed all the courses in the previous semester. In exceptional cases, students can apply for exemption from this requirement.

Language Requirements

Students must have a good command of English, as well as one of the Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of fields, including media, documentation, and information institutions, as well as in the private sector. The program provides a broad and interdisciplinary education, which will prepare students for a range of career paths.