
MSc Human rights and multiculturalism
- Abschluss: MSc
- Sachgebiet(e): Interkulturelle Studien, Internationales Recht, Kulturwissenschaft
- Regelstudienzeit: 2 years
- Hauptunterrichtssprache: Englisch
- Studienform(en): Internationaler Studiengang, Vollzeitstudium
- Standort(e): Porsgrunn, Bø, Kongsberg, Drammen, Notodden, Rauland, Ringerike, Vestfold
- Fakultät: Faculty of Humanities, Campus Drammen
Stimmen von Studierenden

What our current students say:
"Human rights and culture are highly relevant topics in today's society. From your studies, you will widen your perspective and learn more about yourself in the process"
"Academically, l have been able to critically think, analyse, valuate and equip myself with various tools from a human right perspectives, and apply this in current and real situations happening in life."
"It is very nice to see how committed our professors are to human rights and multiculturalism. They have a lot of experience and have carried out a lot of research, and they pass on all their knowledge to us. In addition, they are also multicultural, just like us students. There is a lot of good energy in the classroom when we are together."
With a Master's degree in Human Rights and Multiculturalism you will be able to work in public services and administration, education, media, humanitarian organisations, private corporations and as consultants. You gain experience in interdisciplinary research and will also be qualified to pursue academic research in the field of human rights and cultural diversity.
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Beim Studiengang MSc Human rights and multiculturalism an der University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) handelt es sich um einen Studiengang mit dem Abschluss MSc
Die Sachgebiete des Studiengangs sind Interkulturelle Studien, Internationales Recht und Kulturwissenschaft.
Die Vorlesungen, Seminare oder Kurse finden in Englisch statt.
Das Studium wird als internationaler Studiengang und als Vollzeitstudium in Porsgrunn, Bø, Kongsberg, Drammen, Notodden, Rauland, Ringerike und Vestfold angeboten.
Die Lehrveranstaltungen werden in Porsgrunn, Bø, Kongsberg, Drammen, Notodden, Rauland, Ringerike und Vestfold angeboten.
Du kannst dich zu folgendem Semester bewerben: Application period: EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April for Autumn term programme start in mid-August 2023..
Für das Studium des Fachs MSc Human rights and multiculturalism gelten folgende Zugangsvoraussetzungen:
Requirements: This programme is interdisciplinary and requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with at least 80 ECTS credits in one of the following fields:
Law; the social sciences (e.g. political science, anthropology, religion, psychology or sociology); education; philosophy; history, or related fields, as long as the study in question includes courses that are relevant for the study of human rights
You must also fulfil the English Requirements, and have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the Norwegian system (we do the grade conversion).
Selection: The selection process is based on number of credits from previous university studies (maximum 165 credits), the applicants CV, and letter of motivation.
Themenschwerpunkte im Studienfach MSc Human rights and multiculturalism sind:
- Schwerpunkte:
- Human rights, International law, Political philosophy, Multicultural theory, Intercultural studies, Human rights philosophy and Ethics, Cultural studies
Hier findest du die Fristen und Termine für deine Bewerbung:
- Vorlesungszeit:
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Period of lectures: August to December, January to June
- Bewerbungsfrist:
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Application periods: 1 February to 15 April
Application deadline: April 15
Zum Studienbeitrag liegen folgende Informationen vor: No fees are charged for EU and EEA applicants.
Bemerkung:
(Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 November 2023 for Autumn term 2024.)Das Studium im Portrait
Why Human Rights and Multiculturalism? In combining the areas of human rights and multiculturalism, this MSc is unique in Europe: From an interdisciplinary perspective, it examines various interpretations of human rights, and how human rights are perceived in the context of cultural and other diversities.
The programme is designed to accommodate students with degrees in different academic disciplines.
The program recruits students internationally. The international character of the program contributes to developing intercultural competence, cooperation skills, flexibility and adaptability.
You will attain good analytical skills in issues related to human rights and multiculturalism both at the micro- and macro levels, applying methods ranging from social science research to education and hermeneutics.
The program pursues an interdisciplinary approach to human rights and multiculturalism, mainly building on humanities and social and political sciences. The curriculum of the degree programme is based on strengths in research and development and the expertise of staff within the disciplines of philosophy, international law, education, political science, social anthropology and religious studies.
- Zulassungssemester:
- Application period: EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April for Autumn term programme start in mid-August 2023.
- Zulassungsmodus:
- https://www.usn.no/english/academics/find-programmes/master-in-human-rights-and-multiculturalism/
- Zugangsvoraussetzungen:
Requirements: This programme is interdisciplinary and requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with at least 80 ECTS credits in one of the following fields:
Law; the social sciences (e.g. political science, anthropology, religion, psychology or sociology); education; philosophy; history, or related fields, as long as the study in question includes courses that are relevant for the study of human rights
You must also fulfil the English Requirements, and have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the Norwegian system (we do the grade conversion).
Selection: The selection process is based on number of credits from previous university studies (maximum 165 credits), the applicants CV, and letter of motivation.
- Schwerpunkte:
- Human rights, International law, Political philosophy, Multicultural theory, Intercultural studies, Human rights philosophy and Ethics, Cultural studies
- Vorlesungszeit:
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Period of lectures: August to December, January to June
- Bewerbungsfrist:
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Application periods: 1 February to 15 April
Application deadline: April 15
- Studienbeitrag:
- No fees are charged for EU and EEA applicants.
- Studienbeitrag (Bemerkung):
- (Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 November 2023 for Autumn term 2024.)
Welcome to the University of South-Eastern Norway!
The University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) is Norway’s fourth largest university. It employs 1,900 people and offers an education to about 17,000 students. We offer profession- and business-focused educational programmes, research and knowledge dissemination to high international standards.
Our Drammen campus is modern, and located in the centre of the town. Student life in Drammen is fantastic, and you are part of a growing student community in a town that has just about everything a young person looking for. Drammen is located very close to Oslo, but at the same time not far from wooden trails. The student accomodations are located only a few minutes away from campus and the town center, which is a popular place to meet and have many events happening. Drammen has students from all over Norway and the world, so you are guaranteed to meet new friends.
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