On this programme students may choose between further study of either history or history of ideas. Students may also choose from several different programmes and courses. Exam Philosophicum and Examen Facultatum are obligatory and must be studied during the first three semesters.
This qualification may be used in fields such as teaching, journalism / mass media, cultural activities, museum work, archives and administration in both the private and public sectors. The programme qualifies graduates for admission to the Master’s degree in Cultural Studies at Telemark University College, and may (depending on which elective subjects have been chosen) be used to fulfil the requirements for admission to Master’s degree in History at other universities. If students are planning a career in teaching, they must in addition acquire a postgraduate teaching qualification.
History specialisation:
This programme consists of an obligatory component of 100 ECTS credits and an elective component of 80 ECTS.
Obligatory component:
Courses from:
Elective component:
Students may choose between history of ideas courses, or courses from Norwegian or English programmes within the faculty. If students intend to teach, they should acquire 60 ECTS in a school subject from the electives component. The programme provides a broad introduction to Norwegian, Nordic, European and World history in ancient and modern times. In addition, the programme also focuses on historical ideas and processes, and on the development of the discipline.
Lectures and seminars with obligatory submissions.
Obligatory section:
See History, 1-year Programme, Nordic History, 1 semester, and Exam Philosophicum and Exam Facultatum.
History of Ideas Specialisation:
This programme consists of an obligatory component of 100 ECTS and an electives component of 80 ECTS.
Obligatory component:
• Overview of History of Ideas (20 ECTS) • Norwegian History of Ideas (10 ECTS) • Other History of Ideas courses (50 ECTS in total)
• Examen Philosophicum (10 ECTS) • Examen Facultatum (10 ECTS)
Electives component:
It is recommended that at least 20 ECTS of the electives be taken from the list of general history courses; however, students may also choose to take all of their ECTS within history, Norwegian or English within the faculty. If students intend to teach, they should have at least 60 ECTS credits in a school subject from the electives component.
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