Overview
The Norwegian Language and Society course of Nord Universitycovers topics from the welfare state to Norway's literary traditions. Students develop both language skills as well as understanding of the cultural, political and historical contexts which have shaped modern Norwegian society and Norwegian language.
Job opportunities
Successful graduates will have the language skills and knowledge to find employment with Norwegian as the spoken language.
Further education
Completion of this programme qualifies graduates to apply for admission to study programmes taught in Norwegian language. It is recommended that students achieve a grade of B or higher in NO218L in order to undertake studies taught in Norwegian.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Norwegian Language and Grammar
- Norwegian Society and Social Institutions
- Norwegian Politics and Policy
- History of the North
- Norwegian Language and Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies German and Scandinavian studiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification
- Language requirement
- Most applicants from outside EU and applicants who does not have a Norwegian citizenship, residence permit or have a renewable residence permit in Norway, will not get a (student) residence permit based on the one-year programme Norwegian Language and Society.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.
No specific costs other than semester registration fee and course literature.
Living costs for Bodø
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.