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Human Rights and Multiculturalism

Drammen - Full time

  • Closing dates: Expired

Study facts

  • Campus: Drammen
  • Study level: Exchange programmes, master level
  • Progression of study: Full time
  • Start up: Autumn 2024
  • Teaching model: Campus
  • Credits: 30
  • Charge: No tuition fee.
  • Closing dates: Expired
  • Semesters: 1
  • Teaching Language: English
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Courses offered in the autumn semester

  • MHRMC610, International Human Rights protection and the role of international institutions, mechanisms and relations (15 ECTS)
  • MHRMC620, Theories of culture and multiculturalism (15 ECTS)
  • MHRMC603, Research tutorial (0 ECTS)
  • MHRMC810, Pluriversal approaches to social justice: current issues on emancipation, human rights and implementation policies (15 ECTS)
  • MHRMC820, Critical, cultural and religious perspectives on human rights (15 ECTS)
  • MHRMC830, The practice of human rights and multiculturalism (15 ECTS)
  • MHRMC801, Research tutorial (0 ECTS)

You choose between the optional courses in August.

Why study human rights and multiculturalism?

The MSc in Human Rights and Multiculturalism offers an interdisciplinary program focusing on human rights and culture at local, national, regional and international levels. The program pursues an interdisciplinary approach to Human Rights and Multiculturalism, mainly building on the humanities and social science. It builds on expertise within the disciplines of religious studies, political science, philosophy, international law, education and social anthropology.

What you will learn?

Our Human Rights and Multiculturalism program offers one semester exchange package of 30 ECTS.

These courses are offered in English. Learning methods include lecturers, group work seminars, tutoring, individual preparation, fieldwork, study trips and independent study. Some courses include mandatory attendance. Final assessments are based on a variety of tasks, such as term papers, exams, reports, oral presentations, and final individual written examinations. The grade scale is from A-F, where E is the lowest passing grade. Pass/No Pass applies to a few courses. Examinations are normally scheduled in December (autumn) and in May (spring).

Why study at USN?

USN offer an informal and student friendly environment. Our campuses are small with an open-door policy where our staff dedicates time and attention to each student. USN offers a safe living and study environment as well as a multicultural society where English is widely spoken. Our programmes are focused on practical study methods with a problem-based approach that should help students to prepare for real-life situations.

Further study opportunities

This course is offered as an elective course in our Master in Human Rights and Multiculturalism.

Admission requirements

The admission requirement is a Bachelor Degree relevant for the programme you wish to apply for. The Transcript of Records for the completed bachelor should be uploaded in the application process. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended. Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the ECTS system.

Exchange students at Master's level must hold a Bachelor diploma should have completed at least 1 semester (at Master's level) at their home institution before they enrol at USN. Normally there is a requirement of a C average for admission at Master level.

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