Technology and Safety in the High North - master

For each programme at the University of Tromsø there are set targets for knowledge, analytical understanding, skills and competences that a student should have reached by the end of studies.

When completed the programme, the candidate should have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge:

• Has an overview of the technical and safety challenges related to industrial activities in the High North with special emphasis on offshore and maritime activities in the Arctic.
• Has knowledge of technical solutions for the operation and maintenance of industrial facilities operating in the High North
• Know how to apply the appropriate methods and tools for managing and controlling complex technical systems and operations in a harsh environment.
• Has specialized insight in reliability and production assurance, operation and maintenance of advanced, complex and integrated systems, e.g. production facilities, equipment, machines and components.
• Has thorough knowledge of the scientific theory and methods of technology.
• Is able to use the knowledge in new areas within technology
• Can analyse academic problems based on the history, traditions and uniqueness of technology
• Has insight in challenges related to preparedness and crisis management in the Arctic

Skills:

• Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations within technology and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving.
• Can use relevant methods for research and academic development independently.
• Can critically analyze and relate to miscellaneous sources of information, and use the information for structuring and formulating academic argumentation.
• Can carry out an independent and limited research or development project under supervision, and in accordance with ethical standards.
• Be able to participate in maritime safety work and risk assessment and risk management of maritime operations and offshore activities in the Arctic
• Can apply planning and management tools that can contribute to reduced risk for accidents and possible harmful environmental impacts in the Arctic

General competence

• Can apply safety and sustainability for the environment and the society in general as core values.
• Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research¿ethical problems
• Can use his/her knowledge and skills in new areas for carrying out advanced working tasks and projects.
• Can communicate extensive independent work and masters the terms of technology
• Can communicate technical problems, analyses and conclusions, both with specialists and to the public.
• Can contribute to innovation

Admission to the Master's programme in Technology and Safety in the High North requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or other relevant technological degree on Bachelor level. Relevant field of study may be mechanical, processing, safety, nautical, automation or civil engineering. Other fields of study may be considered upon individual assessment.

An average grade of equivalent to C or better in the Norwegian grading system is required. The lectures are based on prerequisites similar to the course DS209 ¿Mathematics 2 and Statistics¿.

Applicants must enclose an application essay (Statement of purpose) written in English (maximum of two pages). This should include descriptions of their motivation for, interest in and expectations relating to their Master's degree studies and ideas for their Master`s Thesis project.

Application deadline
All deadlines described below is for admittance to the programme commencing in the autumn semester. Technology and Safety in the High North do not admit new students in the spring semester.

The application deadline for Norwegian and other Nordic applicants is April 15th.

The application deadline for students outside the Nordic countries (self-financed applicants) is December 1st. More information is available at: General admission requirements for self-financed applicants

This is a theoretical programme and the teaching will mainly be based on lectures. Lectures are organized either as blocks or regularly, on a weekly basis. In some courses, seminars may be arranged. It is expected a high degree of independent work in the courses. The lectures will be research-based. Calculations and the use of computer-based tools form a substantial part of the education.

The teaching methods will vary from lectures, projects, student presentations, teamwork and mandatory assignments. Exercises and excursion can occur. Courses may include compulsory lectures and approval of exercises/fieldwork or semester reports.

Teaching and assessment methods are described in the course plan for each course.

This Master's degree is an intensive programme. All courses are compulsory and demand active participation from the students.

Students are encouraged to participate in exchange programmes abroad, and the Department offers assistance for students who will participate in exchange programmes. High North universities are of special interest. For each application, an individual assessment will be carried out by the Head of Studies.

UIT cooperates closely with the University Centre in Svalbard, UNIS, and the programme offers great opportunities for elective courses or student exchange on Svalbard. The following UNIS courses are pre-approved in the programme:

• AT-205 "Frozen ground engineering for Arctic infrastructure" 15 ECTS
• AT-208 "Thermo-mechanical properties of materials" 15 ECTS
• AT-301 ¿Arctic infrastructure in changing climate¿ 10 ECTS
• AT-323 ¿Thermo-mechanics of sea ice cover and loads on structures¿ 10 ECTS
• AT-327 ¿Arctic Offshore Engineering¿ 10 ECTS

Read more on www.unis.no.