Doctoral Programme
Doctoral degrees: Cand. polit., Cand. philol. degree + 180 ECTS credits (six semesters)  or Cand. psychol. degree + 240 ECTS Credits (eight semesters) leading to the degree of Dr. polit., Dr. art. or Dr. psychol. 

The doctoral programme leads to the doctoral degree, and may be considered a research training-programme. Admission is restricted and based upon completion of a Cand. polit., Cand. philol. or Cand. psychol. degree or equivalent. The duration of the programme is three years, or four with a 25% teaching-load. Applicants must document their sources of funding for all three years of their programme. Information concerning the structure of doctoral studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences can be obtained by contacting the Faculty administration. Individual regulations apply for Dr. polit., Dr. art. and Dr. psychol. Application-forms and curricula can also be obtained by contacting the Faculty administration (see address, pg. 16). Closing-dates for applications to the Dr. polit. and Dr. art.- programmes are April 1 and October 1 each year. The Dr. psychol.-programme does not have a closing-date for applications. 
 

3.  Regular Programmes of study at the Faculty
Mostly all programmes listed under this heading are offered in Norwegian only. For courses taught in English see E. Course taught in English.
General academic competence is required for admission at the undergraduate (basic) level.

Department of Archaeology
http://www.sv.uit.no/seksjon/ark/english.htm

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The first and second semesters of the grunnfag programme include the following components: 1) a general introduction to theory and methods, and 2) the prehistoric and historic archaeology of the northern and Barents regions as well as the North-Atlantic region. Admission to the programme is possible every autumn semester. Teaching is in the form of lectures, seminars and field-trips.

Examination: At the end of the first semester each student presents a paper on an allotted topic. Final exams are at the end of the spring semester and consist of a home exam (paper) of about ten pages, an eight-hour written exam, and an oral exam. 

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The mellomfag programme (intermediate level) in Archaeology builds on the grunnfag programme. Admission is possible every autumn semester, and is restricted to 25 students. The closing-date for applications is April 15. This one-semester programme focuses on: 1) archaeological methods and theory, and 2) global and European prehistory and medieval period. In addition, students choose a topic for in-depth study drawn from one of the above areas. Teaching is in the form of lectures, seminars and field-trips. A special series of lectures focuses on the techniques applied in archaeological fieldwork.

Examination: The mellomfag examination comprises a home exam (paper) related to the topic for in-depth study, and an oral exam.
 

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme builds on the programmes at the undergraduate level. Admission is based on a completed Cand. mag. degree, and the programme leads to the higher degree of Cand. philol. A training-course in archaeological fieldwork is required for admission. The first year includes two courses: one on different theoretical approaches, and another on the scientific methods used in archaeology. The second year is scheduled for preparation of the thesis. The thesis topic should be defined early in the process. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: The hovedfag examination includes the following: two home exams (papers) for the two courses above, a thesis, a popularised paper or lecture based on results from the thesis, and an oral exam. 

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.
 

Major research interests
Research is conducted in a number of areas, such as the prehistoric and historic archaeology of northern Fennoscandinavia and the North-Atlantic region, Sami archaeology, archaeological theory, gender studies, spatial analysis, heritage studies, cultural landscapes, archaeology and the socio-political present. 
 
 

Department of Educational Research
http://www.sv.uit.no/seksjon/ped/indexeng.htm

The department is in the process of reviewing the structure of its programmes. Review of the undergraduate programme at the basic (grunnfag) level is completed and the next review will be of the programme at the advanced (mellomfag) level. 

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The grunnfag programme provides the foundation for study at the intermediate and postgraduate levels, and is normally completed in the course of two semesters. The programme is divided into the following six subject-areas: 1) educational philosophy and history of ideas, 2) didactics, 3) educational psychology and cultural psychology, 4) the sociology of education, 5) policy formulation in education and 6) methodology. Lectures will cover central aspects of the above areas. 

Examination: At the end of the first semester, students present a paper on a chosen or allocated topic. The final examination includes the following: a home exam (not exceeding 15 pages) on an allotted topic, a written exam of eight hours' duration, and an oral exam. For those who did not present a paper the first semester, there will be two written exams in addition to the 14-day home exam and the oral exam.

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: This programme is a continuation of one of the subject-areas from the grunnfag programme but here the blocks are currently compressed into three main areas: 1) education and society, 2) knowledge, teaching and organizational development, and 3) socialization and upbringing. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: Assessment is based on a home exam of approximately 15-20 pages, and an oral exam. For the home exam students may choose their own topic, providing this is approved by the relevant authority.

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme builds on the grunnfag and mellomfag programmes and leads to the degree of Cand. polit. The normal course of study is four semesters. Admission is based on completion of the Cand. mag. degree or an approved equivalent. The programme is composed of theoretical and methodological analysis and is divided into the following five main areas: 1) the relationship between school and society, 2) socialisation processes on an individual, social and cultural level, 3) school development, 4) teaching and knowledge-transfer, and 5) the organisation of teaching. Teaching is mostly organized in seminars and comprises the following: a methodology seminar, a specialisation seminar, an advanced seminar, and a project-supervision seminar.

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: either a paper or a five-hour written exam in quantitative methods, two compulsory papers of approximately 20 pages each, a thesis, a trial lecture, and an oral exam.
 

Doctoral programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.
 
 

Department of History
http://www.isv.uit.no/seksjon/historie/english/english.htm

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: At the basic level (grunnfag), students are given an introduction to general world history and Norwegian history. World history includes ancient history, state formations, feudalism, the Reformation, the great discoveries, the French revolution, the industrial revolution, the consolidation of the nation states, imperialism, the Russian revolution, the two World Wars and superpower relationships after 1945. Norwegian history covers the period from the Medieval to the present. Students choose a topic for in-depth study. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: At the end of the first semester of study, each student presents a paper on an allotted topic. Final examination includes the following: one written exam (eight hours), a home exam on a topic for in-depth study, and an oral exam.

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The mellomfag programme (intermediate level) builds on the grunnfag programme in History. Admission is possible in either semester. The programme entails the following: a lecture-course on a specific theme or period; work towards the completion of a paper on a chosen topic. A series of lectures will give an introduction to Soviet history. Topics for specialisation include the status of women in medieval society and Norwegian demographic and settlement history in the nineteenth century.

Examination: Assessment is based on the following: a written exam of eight hours' duration, a home exam (paper) not exceeding 15 pages, and an oral exam. 
 

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: Admission is based on a completed Cand. mag. degree. Completion of the hovedfag programme leads to the degree of Cand. philol. or Cand. polit. Hovedfag is normally taken in the course of four semesters and includes the compilation of a thesis based on historical sources or secondary literature. The thesis may contain elements from historiography, real history, or theory and methods applied in the study of history. Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars. A series of lectures will focus on theories, methods and historiography. Teaching also includes lectures on real historical subjects and special literature-seminars and guidance-seminars. 

Examination: The hovedfag examination includes a written exam, a trial lecture, a thesis, and an oral exam. The student may choose between a written exam of ten hours' duration on a set topic, or a home exam (paper) on a set topic.

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Major research interests
Research areas includes all chronological periods from the early medieval period to the present, with some emphasis on the region of Northern Norway. The Department specialises thematically in the following core areas: 1) Sami history/ indigenous people and ethnic minority history, 2) circumpolar studies, 3) migration/emigration studies, and 4) registration and methodological development of nominative historical sources. The Department of History also carries out research in other areas, such as African history.
 
 

Department of Philosophy

The study of philosophy embraces many research disciplines, of which logic, metaphysics, epistemology and ethics are traditionally considered the most central. Each of these disciplines attempts to give a true picture of existence, and each discipline attempts to approach the basic questions relating to the individual branches of science. The study of philosophy can be studied at three levels: grunnfag, mellomfag and hovedfag, and the two lower levels can be incorporated as elements in an academic degree.

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The purpose of the grunnfag programme is to provide an introduction to and a basic understanding of the most central themes of philosophy. The programme is divided into two main areas: the general and the specific. In the latter, students choose an area of specialisation. At present they can choose from the following: the philosophy of social science, ethics, liberal arts/ humaniora, the philosophy of language, metaphysics, and epistemology/ philosophy of science. Lectures are given in all areas of the general course within the space of one academic year. Over that period of time, lectures will also be offered in most of the specialised areas. Students are assigned a 'teaching-supervisor' early in their studies, who can assist them in designing a curriculum suited to their individual interests. 

Examination: At the end of the first semester of study, each student presents a home exam (paper) on an allotted topic. Final examination includes a home exam on an allotted topic, a written exam of eight hours' duration, and an oral exam. For those who did not present a paper the first semester, there will be two written exams in addition to the home exam and the oral exam.

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The mellomfag programme continues the general survey of the philosophical disciplines introduced at the grunnfag level. In addition, the programme offers the opportunity for further specialisation. The curriculum at this level corresponds to grunnfag, but with the addition of a further, specified syllabus. This may be chosen from the areas offered at the basic level, or designed entirely by the students (in consultation with, and approved by, a teaching-supervisor) to suit their individual interests.

Examination: The mellomfag examination is held at the end of each semester. Students may choose between a home exam (paper), or a written exam of eight hours' duration. Assessment also includes an oral exam.

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme is divided into two main areas: 1) the compilation of the thesis (which counts for 60% of the total workload) and 2) a more general area of study (comprising approximately 40%). The curriculum consists of a general and a specific part, with the latter supporting the development of the thesis. The candidate can compose his or her own individual syllabus with reference to the following areas: the history of philosophy, moral and political philosophy, and the philosophy of science and logic. The topic for the thesis is determined in consultation with a teaching-supervisor. The thesis should be an independent academic product, demonstrating the student=s ability to construct philosophical argumentation clearly and coherently. The normal length is approximately 80 pages. 

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: a home exam on an allotted topic, a thesis, a trial lecture on an allotted topic, and an oral exam. 

Doctoral Programme

Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Additional courses offered:

Eco-philosophy
ECTS Credits: 15
Period: Spring
Duration: One semester
Level: Undergraduate 

Content: The course provides an introduction to central issues of ecology and eco-philosophy, and is divided into three main areas: the history of the concept of nature, the philosophy of science and ecology, and eco-philosophy with a general and a specific component. This course requires Examen Philosophicum and examination in at least one grunnfag subject. The syllabus covers approximately 1,000 pages of readings.

Examination: The examination is held at the end of the spring semester. Students may choose between a home exam (paper) on an allotted topic, or a written exam of five hours' duration. Assessment also includes an oral exam.
 
 

Department of Planning and Community Studies
http://www.sv.uit.no/seksjon/samfpl/engelsk/index.htm

Advanced undergraduate programme :
Storfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The storfag programme builds on the grunnfag programme in Political Science, Education, Social Anthropology, or Sociology. The normal course of study is two semesters. The storfag may be part of a Cand. Mag. degree, and is also the basis for admittance to hovedfag in Planning and Community Studies. The three main objectives of storfag are to: 1) develop a general competence in social theory and methods; 2) introduce three analytical perspectives (political analysis and the theory of organisations, geographical and regional economic analysis, and social processes and local community analyses from the perspective of social anthropology); 3) employ these theoretical perspectives in examining the themes of regional development, development studies, and planning. 

Examination: At the end of the first semester each student presents a paper of approximately 15 pages. The final examination is at the end of the second semester and consists of two parts: a written home exam of approximately 20 pages, and an oral exam.

Training Programme
ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The training programme builds on the storfag programme in Planning and Community Studies. The purpose of the programme is to apply practically the social scientific knowledge acquired through the storfag programme. Students themselves are responsible for finding a suitable practice or work-place. The year of practice shall be of at least seven and a half months' duration. 

Examination: During the year of practice the student prepares three practice-reports. The final report is prepared during the last six weeks of the semester and is assessed by means of an oral exam.

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme builds on the storfag programme in Planning and Community Studies and the mellomfag programme in Sociology. The estimated duration of study for hovedfag is four semesters. The main objectives of the programme are to provide students with: 1) competence in social-scientific research, and 2) qualifications which will enable the student to carry out planning and administrative tasks with reference to territorial and administrative units of varying size. The course of study combines several social-science disciplines: Political Science, Social Anthropology, Geography, and Sociology. Most students specialise in one of the disciplines, but students may also draw from other disciplines in the preparation of the thesis. 

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: a compulsory home exam (20 pages) in quantitative methods, two home exams (papers) of approximately 20 pages each, a thesis, a trial lecture, and an oral exam.

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Major research interests
Research at the Department of Planning and Community Studies involves studies of formal and informal organisations on different levels and in a territorial context. The Department's research has an interdisciplinary orientation, with foundations in Political Science, Sociology, Social Anthropology, and Human Geography.
 
 

Department of Political Science
http://www.sv.uit.no/seksjon/statsvit/engver/engind.htm

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The grunnfag programme provides the grounding needed for intermediate and postgraduate studies in Political Science. The normal course of study is two semesters. The purpose of the programme is to enable students to understand and analyse the following: the fundamentals of political science, along with the theories and methods applied in social-scientific research, the structure and operation of political institutions, comparative public policy, international political conditions, and the comparison of different states. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: At the end of the first semester each student presents a paper of approximately ten pages. A final examination is held at the end of the second semester, and consists of the following: a home exam not exceeding 15 pages, a written exam of eight hours' duration, a written exam in methodology of four hours' duration, and an oral exam.

 Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The mellomfag programme builds on the grunnfag programme in Political Science. Admission is possible in either semester. The programme aims at developing the students' knowledge of political theory, public policy (with special emphasis on problems concerning management and leadership), organisational theory (focusing on institutional design within formal organisations) and international politics (with special emphasis on the constitution of regimes, and regime construction in the Barents region). Lectures are given in each of the four subjects. Students are also expected to attend seminars.

Examination: The mellomfag examination is comprised of the following: a home exam not exceeding 20 pages, a written exam of eight hours' duration, and an oral exam. 

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: Postgraduate studies for hovedfag in Political Science should normally be completed within four semesters, and lead to a Cand. polit. degree. The programme is divided into six core areas: theories of science and methodology (compulsory), public policy, organisational theory, political theory, comparative politics, and international politics. In addition, the Department offers an unspecified number of 'in-depth' courses in a broad range of areas. These provide opportunities for students to study selected topics in greater depth. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars. 

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: a written exam (six hours) and a home exam for the course on theories of science and methodology, home exams for each of the four courses that the student selects from the five remaining core-areas and from any available in-depth courses, a thesis, a trial lecture, and an oral exam. 

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Major research interests
The Department's research areas include: parliamentary studies in Norway and Europe; studies of public policy and administration; organisational reform and management in public and private sectors; national-local relations; the constitution of regimes, and regime construction in northern Europe; environmental and resource management in the Barents region.
 

Department of Psychology
http://www.isv.uit.no/seksjon/psyk/eindex.htm

The Department of Psychology is organised   into the following sections: Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Clinical and Developmental Psychology, and Social and Community Psychology. The department has a dynamic and international atmosphere. Approximately half the academic staff are from English-speaking countries. The professional degree programme in Psychology was established in 1991 to meet the demands for psychological services in Northern Norway. The programme seeks to integrate theory and practical application, and so periods of practice and internship are included in every year of study. 

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The grunnfag programme in Psychology is normally taken in the course of one year and is divided into two parts: Psychology I and Psychology II. Psychology I is worth 30 credits and covers: 1) general psychology, 2) methods, and 3) the history of psychology. Psychology II is taken in the course of one semester and is also worth 30 credits. It builds on Psychology I and consists of courses covering social psychology, cognitive psychology, learning, biological psychology, abnormal psychology, and developmental psychology. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: The Psychology I examination can be taken after one semester's study, and consists of two written exams of eight and four hours' duration respectively. The Psychology II examination follows the same format as Psychology I, and is held at the end of the second semester.

Introductory programme to the Professional degree programme
ECTS Credits: 45
The Introduksjonsstudium Programme qualifies students, providing they pass the examen philosophicum (ex. phil. -- 15 ECTS credits), for admission to the professional degree- programme in Psychology. Ex. phil. and the Introduksjonsstudium Programme constitute a one-year qualifying programme (60 ECTS Credits).

Content: The Introduksjonsstudium Programme consists of the following parts:

Examination: Assessment is based on a research project (paper of 20 pages maximum) carried out by the student, a written exam of eight hours' duration, and an oral exam.
 

Postgraduate programme
Professional Degree Programme
Content: The professional degree programme in Psychology leads to the degree of Cand. psychol. This is a five-year programme of study, which is an extension of the one-year qualifying programme (Ex . phil. + Introduksjonsstudium Programme). Admission to the programme is at one time each year. The programme seeks to integrate theory and practical application, and is organised into five main areas:

1st year: Cognitive psychology, psychology of learning and educational psychology
2nd year: Biological and developmental psychology
3rd year: Personality psychology and clinical psychology
4th year: Social psychology, organisational psychology and health psychology
5th year: Senior internship and Cand. psychol. thesis

Each year provides instruction in basic theories and concepts, as well as research methods, within these disciplines, combined with relevant practical and/or clinical training under supervision. Practice periods (or placements) include field observational-practice, clinical neuro-psychological test practice, laboratory exercises, neuro-psychological testing, observation of children, junior clinical internship, and the senior internship. A successfully completed six years of study fulfils the requirements for the license of a psychologist, issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs

Examination: There is a major exam at the end of each academic year. 
 

Course Structure of the Professional Degree Programme

1^st year (ECTS Credits):
Cognitive Psychology (24)
Research Methods and Design I (6)
Applied Courses, Practice (12)
Statistics (6)
Research Paper I (6)
Elective Courses (6)

2nd year:
Biological Psychology (18)
Developmental Psychology (18)
Research Methods and Design II (3)
Human Biology (9)
Research Paper II (6)
Elective Courses (6)

3rd year:
Theories of Personality (6)
Clinical Psychology (12)
Research Methods and Design III (6)
Applied Courses, Junior Internship (18)
Psychopharmacology (6)
Research Paper III (6)
Elective Courses (6)

4th year:
Social Psychology (9)
Industrial/Organisational Psychology (3)
Community Psychology (6)
Health Psychology (3)
Cultural Psychology (3)
Research Methods and Design IV (6)
Applied Courses, Practice (9)
Social Anthropology (6)
Research Paper IV (6)
Elective Courses (9)

5th year:
Senior Internship (30)
Thesis (30)
 

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Major research interests- 
see link to homepage under "Department of Psychology"

Faculty-members are pursuing research within a wide range of areas: cognitive psychology, psychophysiology, clinical psychology, social psychology, cross-cultural psychology, developmental psychology, and psychometrics. Topics include judgement and decision-making, moral and identity development, perception and memory, communication and speech problems, models of learning, placebo effects, self-esteem and attribution, seasonal affective disorder, eating disorders, stress and burnout, personnel selection, cognitive profiles in depression, and the psychology of ownership.
 
 

Department of Religion

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: Grunnfag is a two-semester programme providing a general introduction to religion in different societies and cultures, and to the history of religion. The programme introduces students to theory and methods employed in the study of religion, focusing on methods of the social sciences. The history and theology of Christianity has a prominent place in the curriculum, especially Christian ethics and church history. Regional aspects of Northern Norway and the arctic region (including >lFstadianisme=, and Sami religion and shamanism) form another important part of the programme.

Examination: Assessment is based on written and oral exams after a year of study, and a compulsory paper at the end of the first semester. 

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The programme at intermediate (mellomfag) level is a continuation of grunnfag and consists of three parts: 1) a compulsory study in theory, 2) a study in methods where students choose between anthropological/qualitative methods and historical/philological text studies, and 3) an in-depth study focusing on a specific religion. The options here are: Arctic Norwegian, Sami-Norwegian, and Northern Norwegian religion and culture; Christianity; Islam; religions from India; and old Norse religion. Teaching in the above areas is restricted and may be subject to change from one semester to another, according to the Department=s supply of resources. 

Examination: Assessment is based on written and oral exams at the end of each semester.

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme builds on the grunnfag and mellomfag programmes and leads to the higher degree of Cand. Philol. Admission is based on a completed Cand. mag. degree. The first semester of the programme includes a course in General Theory and Methodology. In the second, third and fourth semesters, the students focus on the completion of the thesis, based on their own independent research projects.

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: a home exam (paper) of approximately 15-20 pages, a thesis, a trial lecture, and an oral exam covering the thesis, the trial lecture and the syllabus.
 
 

Department of Social Anthropology

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: Grunnfag is a two-semester programme providing a general introduction to the cultural plurality of the world and the theory and methods anthropologists employ to analyse this plurality. The main courses given are: an introductory course, a monograph course, a methodology course, a course in the history of anthropology, and a theory course. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars. 

Examination: At the end of the first semester, each student presents a paper on an allotted topic. Final examination includes a home exam on an allotted topic, a written exam of eight hours' duration, and an oral exam. For those who did not present a paper the first semester, there will be two written exams in addition to the home exam and the oral exam. 

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: This one-semester programme at the intermediate level builds on the grunnfag programme. The programme aims at a more profound understanding of both anthropological theory and practice, combined with a focus on anthropological issues and descriptions pertaining to the region of Northern Norway. Students read "sociological classics" and modern anthropological theory, while laying special empirical emphasis on Northern Norway and the Sami culture in particular. The programme also includes a "mini-fieldwork" exercise, a methodology course, and a course on anthropological knowledge and the role of the anthropologist as a mediator and broker of knowledge between informants, academics and the public. Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination: The mellomfag examination is held at the end of each semester. Students may choose between the following alternatives: a home exam of approximately 10 pages on a set topic, or a home exam of approximately 20 pages on a self-selected topic. Assessment also includes an oral exam. 

2and a half-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 150
Content: This five-semester programme builds on grunnfag and mellomfag and leads to a Cand. polit. degree in Social Anthropology. During the first semester an introductory course on theory and method is given. Students must present a paper in order to pass the course. The second semester is devoted to the compilation of the project-sketch which must be approved before the thirds semester=s field-work can be commenced. In addition, students must pass a methods and statistics exam (12 credits) before commencing the field-work. During the fourth semester, when the field-work is completed, students attend two courses on alternating topics, while also working on the thesis. The thesis is handed in at the end of the fifth semester.

Examination: The hovedfag examination entails the following: a home exam (paper) of approximately 15-20 pages, a project-sketch, a thesis, a trial lecture, and an oral exam covering the thesis, the trial lecture and the syllabus. 
 
 

Programme in Visual Anthropology
The programme consists of a hovedfag programme and a Master of Philosophy programme. A programme at the doctoral level is about to be developed. Please contact the Department or see internetpage
http://www.isv.uit.no/seksjon/sosant/visuell/master_hjemme.htm
for further information. 

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.
 
 

Department of Sociology

Basic undergraduate programme :
Grunnfag, ECTS Credits: 60
Content: The grunnfag programme comprises the following main topics organised into three courses: 1) sociological analysis, 2) methodology, and 3) Norwegian society. Each of these full-year courses focuses on macro-theories and statistics in the spring semester, and micro-perspectives and qualitative methods in the autumn. Lectures are given in subject-area blocks suitable for more specialised study. The students select two areas of specialisation from the available blocks, which at present are: developmental studies, gender studies, environmental studies, theories of organization, and the classic social theories of sociology.

Examination: At the end of the first semester each student presents a paper on an allocated topic. A final examination is held at the end of each semester and entails the following: a home exam of up to 15 pages, a written methodology exam of eight hours=duration, and an oral exam. 

Advanced undergraduate programme:
Mellomfag , ECTS Credits: 30
Content: The third-semester mellomfag programme (intermediate level) continues the blocks introduced in the grunnfag programme. The main topics are sociological analysis and different fields of specialisation. The students select an area of specialisation from the designated fields. Currently the fields are: social planning, welfare sociology, theories of modernity and gender, and culture and everyday life. Lectures are given in sociological analysis, and in the different fields of specialisation.

Examination: Assessment includes a home exam (paper of approximately 15-20 pages) on an allotted or chosen subject, an 8-hour written exam linked to the main topics in sociology/ sociological perspectives, and an oral exam.
 

2-year Postgraduate programme:
Hovedfag, ECTS Credits: 120
Content: The hovedfag programme builds on the grunnfag and mellomfag programmes and leads to the higher degree of Cand. polit. Admission is based on a completed Cand. mag. degree. In the first year the programme includes courses on general sociological theory and analysis, and introduces a variety of methods for gathering and analysing data. In the third and fourth semesters the students focus on the preparation of the thesis, based on their own independent research project.

Examination: The hovedfag examination includes a home exam in quantitative research methods, a project-sketch, a home exam (paper) in methodology, a thesis, a trial lecture on a topic relevant to the thesis, and an oral exam. 

Doctoral Programme
Please refer to the general programme-descriptions at the beginning of this section.

Major research interests

The Department=s main research areas are: medical sociology, social policy and the welfare state, theories of modernity/modernisation, and classical and contemporary social theory.
 
 

Content: The course is mainly aimed at postgraduate engineering students, but is open to other students with an interest in "the development of the industrial society". The course is divided into three main areas: Technology and Society, the History of Technology, and the Philosophy of Science/Ethics. 

Examination: Students may choose between the following options: a) 2-3 students together writing a home exam (paper) of approximately 20-30 pages, including an oral exam, and b) writing an individual 5-hour written exam, including an oral exam.

 II
Computer Science for the Humanities and Social Sciences
ECTS credits: 30 
Period: Spring
Duration: One semester
Level: Undergraduate

Content: The course aims to give the student both a reflective attitude towards information technology in contemporary society, and advanced skills in operating software. The latter emphasises the software most useful to the wide range of students in the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University. The course includes sections on the sociology of information science, spread-sheets, databases, multivariate statistics, and geographical information systems. 

Examination: During the course, the student will need to write four home-assignments of one week's duration in order to be admitted to the final examination. The final examination consists of two 4-hour written exams on theory and practice, respectively.
 
 

Foreign students may use English in examinations in all disciplines within the Faculty. This rule applies even where no courses in English are offered. 

Individual tutoring in English may be available in any department, upon request to and agreement with the department concerned. A department may also assist individual students in compiling a reading-list within their area of interest. Some knowledge of Norwegian is nevertheless a major communicative asset.

I
Department of Archaeology
Special Programme for Exchange Students
http://www.sv.uit.no/seksjon/ark/english.htm

ECTS Credits: 30
Period: Spring and Autumn
Duration: One semester
Level: Undergraduate

Content: Here exchange students are offered individual thematic supervision from members of staff. Previous studies in Archaeology (of at least one year's duration) are required for admission. In special cases other educational backgrounds in the social sciences or cultural studies may be accepted. Students must contact the Department of Archaeology in order to reach an agreement on a programme of study. 

Examination: The student and the supervisor will select, in cooperation, a literature of approximately 1500 pages. During the semester the student will write an individual essay of a maximum of 30 pages on the selected literature. The written work and themes from the selected literature will be discussed and evaluated in a final oral exam. 

II
Department of History, Department of Social Anthropology
and Department of Political Science
Special course for International Students:
"ArcticNorway: Aspects of History, Culture and Government"
http://www.sv.uit.no/arctic/

ECTS Credits: 30
Period: Autumn
Duration: One semester
Level: Undergraduate

Content: Three of the Faculty's departments (History, Social Anthropology, and Political Science) contribute to this course. The course provides a multidisciplinary introduction to central aspects of North Norway's regional characteristics as a part of the nation-state of Norway and of the Arctic region: settlement patterns; resource adaptation; governmental structure and cultural diversity. 

Examination: The exam consists of  an eight hour's written exam at the university. 

Master of Philosophy in Visual Anthropology,
http://www.isv.uit.no/seksjon/sosant/visuell/master_hjemme.htm

The programme aims to recruit students from the South/ Third World countries, but students from other countries may also apply. The programme is directed at students with training in Social or Cultural Anthropology. Students must document three years of study at  university level beyond the basic entrance requirements, including one and a half years of study in Anthropology or related fields. Applicants should indicate their interest and experience in visual media by submitting examples of prior work in photography, film or video. The programme includes an introduction to Visual Anthropology (methodology and representation in Anthropology), anthropological knowledge, field-research, film-making, and Visual Anthropology in practice. For further information contact the Department of Social Anthropology.
 
 

7. G. Addresses for Further Information

Department of Education
Contact persons:
Prof.  Jens Ivar Nergård
Tel.: + 47 77 64 57 33
Executive officer: Gøril Erikstad
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 48 49
Fax: 47 - 77 64 49 05
E-mail: gorile@sv.uit.no

Department of History 
Contact persons:
Prof. Jens Petter Nielsen
Tel.: + 47 77 64 43 54
Executive Officer: Fredrik Fagertun
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 63 38
Fax: 47 - 77 64 57 90
E-mail: fredrikf@sv.uit.no

Department of Philosophy
Contact persons:
Prof. Ånund Haga
Tel.: + 47 77 64 43 29
Executive Officer: Pål Bye Jensen
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 42 88
Fax: 47 - 77 64 61 81
E-mail: paalbj@fil.isv.uit.no

Department of Planning and Community Studies
Contact persons:
Prof. Svein Jentoft
Tel.: + 47 77 74 52 58
Executive Officer: Charles Petterson
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 52 35
Fax: 47 - 77 64 64 70
E-mail:  chalresp@sv.uit.no

Department of Political Science 
Contact persons:
Associate Prof.  Synnøve Jenssen
Tel.: + 47 77 64 43 10
International Coordinator/Executive Officer: Mari Sæthre 
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 42 87
Fax: 47 - 77 64 49 05
E-mail: maris@sv.uit.no

Department of Psychology 
Contact persons:
Assoc. Prof. Tove Dahl
Tel.: + 47 77 64 43 55
Executive Officer:  Svanhild Vaskinn
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 64 35
Fax: 47 - 77 64 52 92
E-mail: svaskinn@psyk.uit.no

Department of Religion
 Contact persons:
Associate Prof. Øyvind Norderval
Tel.: + 47 77 64 64 13
Executive Officer: Inger Marie Johansen 
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 57 96
Fax: 47 - 77 64 49 05
E-mail: ingerj@sv.uit.no

Department of Social Anthropology
Contact persons:
Assoc. Prof.  Jon Schackt 
Tel. :+47 77 64 41 32
Executive Officer: Inger Marie Johansen
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 57 96
Fax: 47 - 77 64  49 05
E-mail: ingerj@sv.uit.no
Visual Anthropology: Gøril Skotnes
tel. . 47 77 64 64 75
E-mail: gskotnes@sv.uit.no

Department of Sociology
Contact persons:
Assoc. Prof. Roar Hagen
Tel.: +47 77 64 43 34
Executive Officer: Gøril Erikstad
Tel.: 47 - 77 64 48 49
Fax: 47 - 77 64 49 05
E-mail: gorile@sv.uit.no

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