Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree program in Statsvitenskap (Politics) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a three-year program that provides students with insights into political processes and institutions globally, nationally, and locally. The program focuses on understanding the social processes where power, governance, and authority are involved, and how these processes affect society.

Program Description

The program gives students knowledge about democratic governance, the organization of the Norwegian political-administrative apparatus, and insight into how this affects the course of political decision-making processes and the content of public policy. The study also provides an introduction to institutions and political processes in other states and theoretical perspectives on how states interact on international arenas.

Admission Requirements

• General study competence or real competence.
• The application deadline is April 15th, and for applicants with real competence, the deadline is March 1st.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with the fundamental, compulsory elements of politics before choosing elective courses or subjects from other fields. The program includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and guidance (individual or in groups), with various examination forms used to test students' knowledge and skills.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, students will have acquired knowledge of central study areas and research methods in politics, skills to apply political concepts and analyze research data, and the competence to act honestly, critically evaluate claims, and contribute to factual arguments.

Job Prospectives

With a degree in Statsvitenskap, students have a range of opportunities for exciting jobs in both public and private sectors. The program qualifies students for work in public administration, consulting, and various organizations, as well as for further studies.

Gradsnavn

The degree awarded is a Bachelor's degree in Statsvitenskap.

Access to Further Studies

The Bachelor's degree qualifies for admission to master's degree programs in Statsvitenskap or organizational and leadership studies, with a requirement of a grade average of C or better in the entire degree for admission to the master's programs.

Related Professions

• Statsviter (Politician)
• Consultant in the public sector

Language of Instruction

The main language of instruction is Norwegian, with some courses taught in English.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching consists of lectures, seminars, and guidance, with various examination forms, including home exams, school exams, and oral exams, used to test students' knowledge and skills.

Exchange Opportunities

The program offers opportunities for exchange studies abroad in the 3rd to 6th semester, with prior approval of the student's educational plan. UiT has exchange agreements with several universities worldwide.

Destinations for Studies Abroad

Exchange destinations include universities in Belgium, Germany, Greece, Japan, Italy, Poland, Hungary, the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.