Contemporary Risk and Crisis Management - master

Practical execution

The master’s programme in Contemporary Risk and Crisis Management is fully online and can be taken from anywhere. No physical attendance is required.

Teaching and learning activities include:

- Video lectures and written materials

- Live and recorded guest lectures

- Digital workshops and supervision

- Project work and research-based learning

- Simulation-based games

Assessment consists of individual take-home examinations and semester projects, completed individually or in groups.

You can study full time over two years or part time over three to four years, making it possible to combine the programme with work. Check the study plan for the expected weekly workload.

Language of instruction

English.

Study plan

Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification.

Admission requires 80 ECTS covering specialization in risk, crisis, societal security, disaster management, QHSE (quality, health, safety and environment), climate change, development studies, safety, resilience, emergency services, political science, organizational studies, sociology, planning or geography.

Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (3.0) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.

Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency.

Planned number of admissions fall 2027 (all applicants):
50 places.

Admission is competitive, based on academic qualifications.

Visa
Students admitted to our digital master program do not need to apply for a student visa.

Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak.

Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland (except the Nordic countries):
You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here.

Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries:

• Applicants in this group has to pay a tuition fee. You can find the prices for the program here.

You will find more information about admission for Non-EU/EEA applicants here

Graduates can work as risk analysts, safety advisers, emergency planners, crisis managers, security officers, preparedness coordinators, auditors or consultants. Career opportunities exist in:

- Public administration, emergency services and security

- Humanitarian organisations and development agencies

- Industry, manufacturing and primary industries

- Digital security, risk management and consulting

The degree also provides a foundation for further research and PhD studies.

Access to further studies

Outgoing exchange

The online programme has no exchange opportunities through elective courses. Individual exchange may be possible while writing the master’s thesis in the 3rd and/or 4th semester, subject to an approved agreement.

Apply for student financial support from Lånekassen

You are responsible for covering your own travel and accommodation expenses for any required on-campus sessions and examinations.