Bachelor in International Environment and Development Studies
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Structure of the programme The programme consists of mandatory and elective courses. The elective courses may be within areas such as economics, international relations, ecology, organizational theory and resource management.
All mandatory courses are taught in English, and it is possible to compose a study plan with all courses in English. We recommend that you take one semester abroad where you may take courses that are not offered at UMB.
With a bachelor degree in International Environment and Development Studies you can seek admission to a master programme in Development Studies, International Environmental Studies or Agroecology at UMB or to similar programmes in Norway and abroad.
What will I learn? Development Studies is an interdisciplinary field where academic depth is achieved through insight into different but complementary fields.
The study programme seeks first to develop basic knowledge within different disciplines, such as social anthropology, sociology, ecology, economics, resource management and earth science, and then to analyze development issues in an interdisciplinary way.
You will have an opportunity to study at one of our partner universities in for example Costa Rica, Tanzania, India, Canada or England. - Read more about Programme structure
What can you use this qualification for? Graduates find employment in a wide range of national and international institutions, such as government agencies, and non-governmental development organizations.
With additional pedagogic training you may work in teaching institutions. The bachelor degree is a good basis for further studies.
Admission and Requirements Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for entrance into higher education in Norway (GSK) and fulfill the university’s English language requirement.
Applicants with foreign secondary education who do not meet the Norwegian language requirements should apply directly to UMB within the deadline December 1.
For further information: • Information about admission, the study programmes, accommodation etc. Student Information Centre, ph: 64 96 61 00, e-mail: opptak@umb.no, • Internet: http://www.umb.no/ • Academic questions and choosing courses: Study coordinator Noragric, ph: 64 96 53 30
