Study structure - Globalisation and Sustainable Development (Master's Programme)
Programme structure
The Master of Science and Globalisation and Sustainable Development is a full-time study programme carried out over two academic years (August to June). Each year consists of 60 credits.
The programme is structured around a number of core courses and elective courses taken in the first year. During the second year, students complete a one semester internship (30 credits) and a master's thesis (30 credits), to which students dedicate the final semester of their studies.
The information below is valid for the academic year 2024-2025.
1st year
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG3053 | Discourses of Development and Globalisation | 7,5 |
| GEOG3518 | Global Production Networks | 7,5 |
| HIST3295 | International Economic Contemporary History | 7,5 |
| GEOG3005 or GEOG3006 |
Qualitative Methods or Quantitative Methods |
7,5 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SANT3508 | Globalisation Theory and Culture | 7,5 |
| GEOG3522 | Migration and the humanitarian-development nexus | 7,5 |
| Experts in Teamwork (EiT) - Intensive | 7,5 | |
| Elective course | 7,5 |
2nd year
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| * | Internship | 30 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ** | Master's Thesis in Globalisation | 30 |
* The course code depends on the departmental belonging of the NTNU supervisor for the internship assignment: GEOG3012, HIST3012, IØ3012, SARB3012, SANT3012.
** The course code depends on the departmental belonging of the NTNU supervisor for the Master's Thesis: GEOG3910, HIST3910, IØ3910, SANT3910, SARB3910.
| Code | Title | Credits | Term | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARB3518 | Global Migrations and Ethnic Relations 1 | 7,5 | Spring | Open |
| HIST3400 | The global political economy of natural resources, 1870-2000 | 7,5 | Spring | Open |
| GEOG3101 | Innovation and Sustainable Regional Development | 7,5 | Spring | Open |
| GEOG3517 | Social Difference, Identity and Place | 7,5 | Spring | Open |
| GEOG3527 | GIS Tools for Climate Change Studies | 7,5 | Spring | Open |
Study plan details
Check the current schedule for compulsory and elective courses by year and semester, as well as other details about the programme.
Study plan