Northern Scandinavian Politics and Society

The semester package Northern Scandinavian Politics and Society focuses on the Nordic countries, emphasising the northern resources, politics and features of the Nordic societies.   International relations, politics, welfare systems, natural resources and sustainable management, rights and indigenous peoples are some of the key words of the programme. The study programme will be of special relevance to students wishing to combine a one-semester social science programme with a shorter stay in Norway, included in their bachelor program as electives or as a minor. The courses will also be of relevance for Norwegian students, who want to experience a foreign student learning environment and to learn more about international relations, politics and northern societies.   The courses are designed as advanced emphasis courses for the programme  Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies  and for exchange students studying with the University of the Arctic. They are also relevant for all social science students seeking to build competence about the circumpolar north. 

The Programme consists of 3 courses each providing 10 ECTS:

• SA 218S History, Politics and Northern Resources
• SA 212S Northern Scandinavian Societies
• SA 210S Scandinavian Politics

In conjunction with Advanced Emphasis courses within the Bachelor of Circumpolar Studies, this package lays the foundation for further studies at a Masters degree level, in Norway or abroad.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification.

Language requirement.

This semester package is designed specifically for exchange students.

No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.