Nordic Social Policy and Global Sustainable Development
Explore how Nordic welfare systems address global challenges like climate change, inequality, and digitalization through a critical, interdisciplinary lens.
Best for:Best for students and professionals interested in social policy, sustainability, and comparative welfare systems, with a focus on critical analysis and policy innovation.
Overview
The Nordic Social Policy and Global Sustainable Development master’s programme at OsloMet offers a critical and interdisciplinary approach to understanding contemporary welfare systems and social sustainability. Students will examine how global challenges—such as climate change, inequality, migration, and demographic shifts—intersect with social policy design and implementation. The curriculum emphasizes comparative social policy, policy analysis, and the development of sustainable solutions, blending theoretical frameworks with real-world applications. Through case studies and critical discourse, participants will analyze Nordic and international responses to social and environmental crises, focusing on equity, human well-being, and long-term policy impacts. This programme is ideal for those seeking to shape socially sustainable futures through evidence-based policy work.
What you'll do
- Analyze contemporary welfare systems and their responses to global challenges like climate change, inequality, and digitalization.
- Develop critical and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding social sustainability and policy design.
- Explore comparative perspectives on Nordic and international social policy strategies.
- Assess the sustainability and long-term impacts of welfare policies through theoretical and empirical frameworks.
- Engage in policy analysis and the formulation of socially sustainable solutions for future societal challenges.
- Participate in case studies and critical discourse to evaluate policy effectiveness and equity.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Social Policy, Political Science, Sociology, or a related field.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc) in Social Policy and Sustainable Development
Language: English proficiency (equivalent to TOEFL 600 / IELTS 6.5 or similar).
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to conduct comparative social policy research
- Familiarity with theoretical frameworks in social policy and sustainability
- Proficiency in academic writing and policy analysis
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Open to international applicants
- No specific age restrictions
- No prior work experience required
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through OsloMet’s official application portal. The process involves submitting academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and proof of English proficiency. Additional documents may include letters of recommendation and a CV. Detailed instructions are available on the programme’s webpage.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor's degree)
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
- CV or resume
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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