The educational programs at IGS are research-based. Sustainability is a common thread in all our study programs. Through our study programs, you will develop theoretical perspectives, substantive knowledge, and methodological competence relevant to both research and the job market. Fieldwork and field-based teaching are important parts of the department’s educational offerings. Skilled candidates in Geography and Social Anthropology are the department's most important contribution to society. 

With a background from our study programs, you have a solid foundation for an exciting career in both the public and private sector, in Norway and internationally.

The Department of Geography and Social Anthropology offers the following full study programs for international students:

Master Level, 2-year

• MSc in Globalisation and Sustainable Development
• MSc in Natural Resources Management

PhD Education

• Phd Program in Geography
• Phd Program in Social Anthropology

For Norwegian and other Scandinavian language speaking students we also offer these programmes:

• One year programme in Geography
• One year programme in Social Anthropology
• Bachelor of Science in Geography
• Bachelor of Science in Social Anthropology
• Master of Science in Geography
• Master of Science in Social Anthropology
• Geography with Teacher Education
• Master of Innovation, Society and Sustainable Development

Further information on the courses can be found at the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences home page.