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Human Rights and Multiculturalism – Exchange courses

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Study facts

  • Campus: Drammen
  • Study level: Exchange programmes, master level
  • Progression of study: Full time
  • Start up: Autumn 2026
  • Teaching model: Campus
  • Credits: 60
  • Charge: No tuition fee.
  • Closing dates: Expired
  • Semesters: 2
  • Teaching Language: English
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Why study human rights and multiculturalism?

The Master in Human Rights and Multiculturalism offers an interdisciplinary programme focusing on human rights and culture at local, national, regional and international levels. The programme 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 programme 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.

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)
  • MHRMC815, Pluriversal approaches to social justice: current issues on emancipation, human rights and implementation policies (10 ECTS)
  • MHRMC825, Critical, cultural and religious perspectives on human rights (10 ECTS)
  • MHRMC835, The practice of human rights and multiculturalism (10 ECTS)

You choose between the optional courses in August.

Courses offered in the spring semester

  • MHRMC710 Human Rights education (10 ECTS
  • MHRMC720 The Philosophy of Human Rights (10 ECTS)
  • MHRMC730 Research Methodologies and transdisciplinary research in the field of human rights and multiculturalism (10 ECTS)
  • MHRMC740 Policy and Politics of Diversity, Migration and Ethnicity (10 ECTS)

You choose between the optional courses in January.

Admission requirements

Admission to master’s level exchange programmes requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. 180 ECTS) that is relevant to the programme applied for. Applicants must upload their Transcript of Records as part of the application process. A good command of the English language, both written and spoken, is required. An English proficiency level equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) is recommended. The exchange programme is open to international exchange students enrolled at one of USN’s bilateral partner institutions and who have been officially nominated by their home university.

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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