Overview

Visual Anthrpology at UIT the Arctic University of Norway aims ito teach students how to produce knowledge about people's lives and cultures through an exploration of their everyday lives based on the use of qualitative social science research methods and ethnographic film. The programme combines lectures in academic theory and method, filmmaking and practical instruction in camerawork, sound recording and editing.

The students at the Master's programme follow a set of courses the first two semesters before they travel on fieldwork. Based on this fieldwork, the students write a Master's Thesis and make an ethnographic film. For a complete setup of the programme, please refer to the Programme structure below.

The films produced at Visual Anthropology are well known for their quality. Every year several films are selected for international documentary and ethnographic film festivals. The originality of the program has led to a special educational prize from UiT, the Arctic University of Norway and a further award for educational quality from the Ministry of Education.

Career

A degree in Visual Anthropology can open doors to a variety of national and international positions in:

social research

television and film production

administration

communication

museums

youth and education programmes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaching Social Realities: Understanding Other Peoples' Life-worlds

Anthropological Theory and Ethnographic Praxis

From Fieldwork Experience to Ethnographic Film and Text

Conveying social realities: Exploring audio-visual narrative strategies

Visual Ethnography and Ways of Knowing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

National deadline includes applications from Norway or other Nordic countries.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tromsø, Norway

Disciplines

Anthropology View 3 other Masters in Anthropology in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master of Philosophy in Visual Anthropology requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 80 ECTS in anthropology, sociology, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, visual media/communication, visual culture or other closely related fields of study.

Applicants should enclose a statement of purpose written in English (maximum of two pages).

Any experience from film making should also be mentioned in the motivation letter.

An average grade equivalent to C or better is required for Bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand; And an average grade equivalent to B or better is required for Bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries.

Valid international passport

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Proof of name changeCompletion/fullfilment documentation (applicable to certain countries.)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

185400 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 185400 NOK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

All students at UiT the Arctic University of Norway must pay the semester registration fee each semester. The semester fee is currently NOK 710 per semester.

Living costs for Tromsø

9000 - 15000 NOK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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