Knowledge about how life has varied at different stages in time and in various societies makes it easier to understand contemporary societies. The one-year programme deals with a wide range of courses ranging from dramatic events such as wars and revolutions to more daily situations (for example family life and daily work). Moreover, knowledge of power games and political development, as well as what kind of thoughts and ideas that have an impact on our actions are also inquired into. Attention is brought to local cultures, national states, and questions relating to the entire global world.

The one-year programme of study is comprised of courses that give the students an overview of general historical developments, as well as Norwegian history in an international perspective. Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to choose one of the specialization courses at intermediate level.

The language of instruction in this programme is Norwegian

You have to meet the Norwegian language requirements, or have a Scandinavian language as your mother tongue, if you want to apply to any of NTNU’s degree programmes taught in Norwegian.

You also must meet the basic requirement for admission, and demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements.

The application deadline for the programme is April 15th. Students apply through Samordna Opptak.

The faculty of Humanities offer a wide range of courses taught in English in our various fields of studies, both at bachelor's and master's level.

You can contact us at studieveiledning-ihs@hf.ntnu.no or directly to the advisor for the study programme: 

Espen Andresen, Silje Maria Fagervoll or Ingrid Lønset Solemdal

Department of historical and classical studies

   (+47) 73 59 64 40

  kontakt@ihk.ntnu.no

Department of modern history and society 

   (+47) 73 59 64 41

 kontakt@ims.ntnu.no