Northern Scandinavian Politics and Society Semester Program

Do you want a unique minor or electives for your Bachelor degree? Would you like to spend an autumn in beautiful and exotic northern Norway? Would you like to know more about the Nordic region of the circumpolar north of the world? Are you interested in the history, living conditions and the politics of the Scandinavian countries with a special focus on the north?

Programme Objectives

To give insight into the comparative politics, history and social features of the Nordic region with a special focus on indigenous people, resource management and the northern regions of Scandinavia.

Programme Description

The programme is organised into three separate courses, all taught in English, and includes free excursions to supplement the teaching programme. The courses may be taken separately in combination with other unites. A full semester programme covers 30 credits.

• HI215S The History of the High North (10 credits ECTS)
  This course will focus on economic, political and cultural aspects of the history of the High North.
• SA210S Scandinavian Politics (10 credits/ECTS)
  The political systems of the Scandinavian countries, the Nordic model of government, political participation and foreign policy will be compared and discussed.
• SA212S Northern Scandinavian Societies (10 credits/ECTS)
  This course will focus on basic social features, social institutions, the Nordic Welfare Systems and sustainable management of natural resources.

The University of the Arctic has accepted these courses as advanced emphasis courses for the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies.

Tuition/Scholarships

There is NO tuition fee for this package. If you are a student from a member institution of University of the Arctic (in Canada, Alaska, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Russia) a networking organisation for universities of the circumpolar north, the courses qualify for the North2North student scholarship programme.

Admittance Requirements

General requirements for study competence at the university level. We require that you have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies in your home country, preferably within a social science field or the core courses of Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies. Applications must be sent to Bodø University College.

Location

Bodø University College has close to 5000 students and is located near the city centre of Bodø in northern Norway. Although the city is located north of the Polar Circle, the climate is relatively mild thanks to the Gulf Stream bringing warm air from Mexico. This part of Norway is known for its amazing natural beauty, offering excellent possibilities for outdoor recreation and experiences of a lifetime.

Bodø University College is known for its excellent learning environment and its variety of student activities. Student accommodation is located close to campus, and is guaranteed to NSPS participants. International students are served by the International Office, which will assist with practicalities and in making your stay an interesting and a pleasant one.

More Information

Please visit our website at www.hibo.no, and click on the “prospective students” link for more information on if you need a study visa, how to obtain one, getting here and away, accommodation, and on Norway in general.

Application Deadline: July 1 (April 15 for students needing to apply for a visa).

Semester Dates: August 15 - December 16

Programme Chair

Bjørn K. Sagdahl
Tel: +47 755 17364
E-mail: bjoern.sagdahl@hibo.no

Administrative Chair

Jan R. Storkersen
Tel: +47 755 17804
E-mail: jan.r.stoerkersen@hibo.no

International Office

Tine Viveka Westerberg
Tel: +47 755 17818
E-Mail: tine.viveka.westerberg@hibo.no