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Duration2 years | 120 ECT
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Tromsø, Norway · Accredited programme

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Geosciences - master is a master's degree programme lasting 2 years | 120 ECT, taught in English at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø.

Program overview

The study consists of a Master's Thesis (60 ECTS) as well as mandatory and elective courses (60 ECTS). The number of elective courses varies in regards to topic(s) of study. You can either follow courses at The University Centre in Svalbard , elsewhere in Norway or abroad. The Master`s program in Geosciences is aimed at providing students with a solid in-depth education covering, e.g., marine geosciences, structural geology, petrology, mineralogy, ore geology, sedimentology, quaternary geosciences, petroleum geosciences and geohazards The research undertaken in geology at UiT Arctic University of Norway focuses mainly on fieldwork in Northern Norway, in climate and marine geology with research cruises in the polar areas. We have unique geology right on our doorstep, which offers a special understanding of the processes that continue to shape the earth. Close cooperation with e.g. industry, the public sector and other research institutions ensures that you as a M. Sc. student gain experience in fields relevant for the job market.

CityTromsø
Credit load120 ECTS

Admission requirements

Typical Norway requirements for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification appropriate for Master's Degree.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
  • Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

Language requirements

Taught in English.

EnglishPrimary teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the programme's teaching language, when requested
Completed application form and recent photograph
Curriculum vitae and motivation statement
Recognition or equivalency evidence, when requested

Accreditation

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.

Application journey

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Geosciences - master?

The official catalogue records a duration of 2 years | 120 ECT and 120 ECTS.

Which languages are used for Geosciences - master?

Taught in English.

What is the tuition fee?

A current programme-specific tuition fee has not been published in SIT Connect.

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There is no active intake for this programme.

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