The natural resources of the High North are attracting the industry. New offshore oil & gas fields are being developed. Minerals and mining are given increased attention. Maritime transport in Arctic waters is growing. The fisheries have become highly industrialized. New industrial facilities will be developed in the remote, hostile and vulnerable Arctic environment. The industry faces unknown challenges and new technological solutions will be developed and safety issues must be addressed. By joining this master programme you will obtain a unique Arctic engineering knowledge aimed towards technology and safety challenges in the High North. Special attention is given to maritime and offshore operations. Do you want to possess the unique Arctic engineering competence? Are you science and technology oriented? Do you have a fascination of the High North? Then you should join the team of engineers for the Arctic! Then this master program is the right thing for you!
| Duration: | 2 Years |
| Location: | Tromsø |
| Credits (ECTS): | 120 |
| Qualification: | |
| Admission requirements: | Bachelor degree |
| Application deadline: | 15 April |
| Application code: | 4021 |
The programme focuses on the technical and safety related challenges associated with industrial activities in the High North. Special attention is given to maritime and offshore operations in the harsh and vulnerable Arctic environment. The students are introduced to methods and tools for managing advanced, complex and integrated technical systems with respect to operation and maintenance, reliability and production assurance, health, safety & environmental risk as well as emergency preparedness.
The programme is a 2 year, full-time study with a fixed schedule. The courses will to some extent be adapted to part-time students. The first year consists of 50 ECTS of mandatory courses being common to all students and one 10 ECTS elective course. These are technical descriptive courses and method oriented courses. All courses are independent of each other. In the second year the students will achieve a specialization of their field of study through elective courses and by the choice among a number of pre-defined syllabuses. The students will also carry out a specialization project. The last semester is dedicated to a 30 ECTS master thesis.
The master programme has three specializations:
For each programme at the university there are set targets for knowledge, analytical understanding, skills and competences that a student should have reached by the end of studies.
When completed the programme, the candidate should have the following learning outcome:
Knowledge:
Skills:
General competence
Admission to the Master's programme in Technology and Safety in the High North requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or other relevant technological degree on Bachelor level. Relevant field of study may be mechanical, processing, safety, nautical, automation or civil engineering. Other fields of study may be considered upon individual assessment.
Applicants must enclose an application essay (Statement of purpose) written in English (maximum of two pages). This should include descriptions of their motivation for, interest in and expectations relating to their Master's degree studies and ideas for their Master`s Thesis project.
The lectures assume advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
More information on admission requirements:
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
Applicants from outside the Nordic countries:
This is a theoretical programme and the teaching will mainly be based on lectures. Lectures are organized either as blocks or regularly, on a weekly basis. In some courses, seminars may be arranged. It is expected a high degree of independent work in the courses. The lectures will be research-based. Calculations and the use of computer-based tools form a substantial part of the education.
The teaching methods will vary from lectures, projects, student presentations, teamwork and mandatory assignments. Exercises and excursion can occur. Courses may include compulsory lectures and approval of exercises/fieldwork or semester reports.
Teaching and assessment methods are described in the course plan for each course.
This Master's degree is an intensive programme. All courses are compulsory and demand active participation from the students.
Students are encouraged to participate in exchange programmes abroad, and the Department offers assistance for students who will participate in exchange programmes. High North universities are of special interest. For each application, an individual assessment will be carried out by the Head of Studies.
UIT cooperates closely with the University Centre in Svalbard, UNIS, and the programme offers great opportunities for elective courses or student exchange on Svalbard. The following UNIS courses are pre-approved in the programme:
Technological skills are highly appreciated by the industry. With a M.Sc. degree in engineering, you will have excellent job opportunities in the oil and gas industry, in the maritime industry and in the public administration. Our engineers work with the development of new technical solutions in engineering companies. Other engineers are responsible for the supervision of different kinds of industrial facilities, including modifications, maintenance and operations. Engineering is a global business, and you may have an international career. Research and education may be an option, or further study on Ph.D. level.
