Visual and Multimodal Anthropology - Master
- Nordic applicants: 15 April
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 1 March
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November
About the study
Are you passionate about culture, society, and the environment? Join our Master program in Visual and Multimodal Anthropology to conduct impactful ethnographic research and learn documentary filmmaking. The program culminates in creating your own film or multimodal project alongside a written thesis. Gain skills to foster cross-cultural dialogue and advance your career in a dynamic, international environment.
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Er du engasjert i kultur, samfunn og miljø? Ta en master i visuell og multimodal antropologi, hvor du gjør etnografisk feltarbeid og lærer å lage dokumentarfilm i et internasjonalt forskningsmiljø. Studiet avsluttes med din egen film eller multimodale prosjekt og en masteroppgave. Du bidrar til krysskulturell dialog og får ferdigheter som styrker din profesjonelle karriere.
Her finner du norsk beskrivelse av Master i visuell og multimodal antropologi
What will you learn?
Practical execution
The program is organised as a continuous participatory learning process: lectures, screenings, writing and video/still-photo assignments, and seminars make up the unique cumulative learning process of the two-year program. Students are encouraged to collaborate with each other in developing skills and understandings throughout the study.
The programme includes various types of exams and coursework requirements, such as essays, research papers, and film/photo presentations. Please note that some courses have compulsory requirements. Only students whose coursework requirements have been approved will be allowed to take the examination.
Teaching and assessment methods are described in the course plan for each course.
This Master degree is an intensive program. All courses are compulsory and demand active participation from the students.
Language of instruction
Language of instruction is English.
While the lectures are in English, students can also choose to submit their written thesis in any Scandinavian language.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Read more about the campus:
TromsøAdmission requirements
Bachelor degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 80 ECTS in anthropology, sociology, ethnology, folklore, cultural studies, visual culture or other closely related fields of study. Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2,5) in the ECTS scale.
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency.
Admission capacity:
20 places
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
What can you become?
A degree in Visual and Multimodal Anthropology can open doors to a variety of national and international positions in academic research, filmmaking, television, administration, government and non-governmental organisations, journalism, communication, museums, youth and education programs, marketing research.
Studying in this international environment also develops competences in cross-cultural communication as well as valuable assets to several career paths.
Career opportunities
Access to further studies
On successful completion of the degree programme, students may be qualified for admission to a PhD programme in a number of academic areas at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway or elsewhere.Outgoing exchange
Students have the possibility to carry out their fieldwork abroad.
Costs and support
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.
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