The Department of Geology offers three different areas of study in the Master of Geology programme: Hard Rock Geology Arctic Marine Geology & Geophysics Sedimentology & Quaternary Geology The Masters degree comprises: - Masters thesis: 60 ECTS - Masters courses (approved courses/ curriculum/term project): 60 ECTS The Masters thesis normally takes the whole or most of the last (fifth) year of study. In some cases preparation of the thesis may start in the fourth year, depending on the subject. Students are advised to contact supervisors in the chosen field of study after the third spring term in order to plan which courses they should take. Course curriculum depends on the chosen field and comprises obligatory courses and optional courses. Final examination The Masters thesis in geology comprises 60 ECTS. After submission, the candidate is required to give a presentation of the thesis and is then examined on the thesis. An evaluation committee will award a final grade based on the thesis and oral presentation. Regulations. Application form can be found here Practical information for new masterstudents can be found her Study at Svalbard? It is possible to take courses at UNIS, The University Centre of Svalbard. More information about Arctic Geology at UNIS can be found here.