Overview

Key Features:

Our Human Rights Policy and Practice programme at UiT the Arctic University of Norway has an enhanced focus on employability and professionalization. Particular attention is paid to provide you with a range of core skills for employment, such as report writing, project management, campaign creation, and public speaking, embedded throughout the various modules.

Furthermore, the Professional Seminar Series will give you additional opportunities to practise what you learn. Associate Partners from academia and the public, corporate, and third sectors are involved in the design and delivery of the seminars, and in organizing study visits throughout the duration of the programme. Lastly, during the third semester, there is an internship possibility with a human rights organization in London. These various forms of integrated collaboration will prepare you for the challenges of building and enhancing your career after graduation in the field of human rights.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

human rights theory
human rights in the context of politics and the market economy
research methods and methodologies
human rights defenders
social movements and nongovernmental organizations
Preparing you for professional work in human rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tromsø, Norway

Disciplines

Social Policy View 5 other Masters in Social Policy in Norway

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree equivalent to 180 credits or 180 ECTS from an internationally recognized university or college.
A minimum of two year’s practitioner experience in the field of human rights. Practitioner experience may include regular employments, internships, and voluntary work. More information about this under FAQ.
A minimum English language qualification of English B/English 6 at upper secondary level or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example, TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent alternatives as stated in the call for applications each year by the University of Gothenburg. More information about this under FAQ and in the checklist for application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Additional Details

The fees are for participation cost alone. Prospective students will also need to factor in for travelling and general living expenses also.

Living costs

Tromsø

Norway

9000 - 15000 NOK / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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