13 Master's degrees offered by the university

The objective of the West Nordic Studies programme at University of Iceland is to increase knowledge of the common issues of the area. The aim is to graduate candidates that can understand and meet the complicated challenges of coastal Norway, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands (the Nora region) as part of the Circumpolar North complexities and are able to strengthen networking in the area.

The Medieval Icelandic Studies programme at the University of Iceland is designed for international students who hold a bachelor’s degree with a medieval component in at least one of the following areas: literature, history, religion, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, art history or folklore. The medieval component is typically a university course with a medieval element.

The Small State Studies - Small States in the International Systems programme at University of Iceland offers a detailed study of small state theories based on the literature on the state and the international system. It also emphasizes the opportunities and constraints facing small states in Europe.

The Viking and Medieval Norse Studies programme at University of Iceland aims to provide thorough training in Old Norse language, literature, and history, as well as helping to develop the skills necessary to work with primary sources such as medieval Norse manuscripts, runic inscriptions, and other artifacts.

The Historical Archaeology program at the University of Iceland covers roughly a millennium of archaeology in the North, from the Vikings to VE Day. From Norse boat burials to WWII camps, you will explore the materialities and mentalities that shaped the world we live in today.

Graduates of the Geography program at University of Iceland possess significant understanding of problems and subjects, based on the most recent information and research in the field of geography.

In the Anthropology programme at University of Iceland students are trained in a range of research methods and are free to choose research topics that suit their interests.

Upon completion of the Inter-American Studies at University of Iceland, students have knowledge of their field of specialization within the broader framework of the languages, cultures, histories and literatures of the Americas.

The Global Studies program of the University of Iceland is a multi-disciplinary program that provides students with theoretical knowledge of various global processes. Students become familiar with research topics such as migration, development, global health, environmental issues and multiculturalism.

The Sociology programme at University of Iceland has the ambition to offer vigorous and challenging studies. The goal is that students graduating from the faculty have a solid education, which will provide many opportunities upon completion of studies.

Cultural Studies from University of Iceland ses recent theories from the humanities and social sciences, but also takes a critical approach to received ideas within Western culture.

During University of Iceland's Criminology MA, students examine trends and debates on crime and explore the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas. 

Political Science from University of Iceland  is a good option for students planning to specialise in one of the branches of political science that are not taught as separate study programmes.