Master's Programme in Indigenous Studies
A multidisciplinary two-year master's programme exploring the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples globally.
Best for:Best for students interested in social sciences, humanities, and the global study of Indigenous peoples and movements.
Overview
The Centre for Sami Studies at UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers a comprehensive two-year master's programme in Indigenous Studies. This multidisciplinary course integrates perspectives from the social sciences and humanities to examine the development of international Indigenous movements. Students engage with five thematic courses and one elective, providing a robust foundation for independent research. The programme culminates in a master's thesis, which is developed in collaboration with faculty supervisors and often involves field-based data collection.
What you'll do
- Complete five core thematic courses focused on key issues in Indigenous studies.
- Select and complete one elective course to broaden academic expertise.
- Collaborate with a program coordinator to identify a relevant research topic for the master's thesis.
- Conduct independent research and data collection for the final master's thesis.
- Work under the guidance of faculty supervisors from the Sami Centre and associated units.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English proficiency required for academic study
Instruction: English
- Academic interest in Indigenous studies
- Ability to conduct independent research
- Capacity for multidisciplinary academic work
- Must meet general admission requirements for master's programmes at UiT
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Applications are submitted through the official university portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and deadlines provided on the UiT study catalogue website.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose
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