Become a risk expert at a time when terrorism, pandemics, climate change and complex technological risks are some of the challenges facing society. With a master’s degree in Risk Analysis, you can analyse, assess, communicate, manage and govern all types of risk.
2 years (4 semesters)
English
120
August every year
About
Society is in a rapid development where conflicts, climate change, diseases and increasing energy needs put pressure on the world’s resources - and create new risk and safety challenges. Change and sustainable development of society is necessary. Working life needs good candidates who can contribute with high competence in risk.
The study programme in Risk Analysis gives you a unique competence in understanding and relating to risk, including risk assessment, risk perception, risk communication, risk management and risk governance, policy related to risk, and risk science. Key topics related to safety, security and resilience are also covered, as well as topics related to emergency preparedness and crisis management. The study programme has an international profile with admission of international students and with all the courses in the program being taught in English.
The programme is suitable for you with an ability to think analytically and who are interested in achieving an advanced understanding of risk – of what creates risk and how to achieve safety.
The study programme has two specialisations:
Academic requirements
Admission requirements for the specialisation in Risk Governance
A bachelor's degree within social sciences, natural sciences, psychology, pedagogy, social anthropology, law, geography, engineering, mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, urban planning and societal safety, political science, economics. Other backgrounds that may meet the requirements for admission include: customs and border management, police, teacher education, health and social care, journalism, hotel management, and tourism management, social sciences, health and social sciences, economics and administration, history, and philosophy of science. Applicants with other types of educational background will be evaluated by the admission committee.
Admission requirements for the specialisation in Engineering and Technology
A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, mathematics (including statistics), natural sciences or equivalent is required. Applicants must have at least 20 ECTS credits in mathematics/statistics/calculus. At least 5 ECTS credits must be statistics.
All applicants
Admission to this master's programme requires a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (according to ECTS Standards) in your bachelor's degree. Applicants with a result Second-class lower Division or lower are not qualified for admission.
Supplementary rules for admission (PDF).
Application and admission
Contact
For inquiries regarding admission to international Master's programmes, send an email to: admissions@uis.no
Student life at UiS
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Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to complete the study part-time, or as distance learning?
The program is set up as a full-time program, and there are many compulsory group-based assignments in almost all subjects. We therefore do not recommend taking the study as distance learning. As the study is a full-time study, it is not possible to get a part-time admission, but a student with admission to a 2-year master's degree has access as a student for three years and can therefore also distribute the courses / study over three years instead of two year.
I have previously passed courses at another educational institution. Can I get any of these subjects approved to a new degree?
Yes, it is possible to apply for approval of previously passed courses that are not part of the admission basis to a new degree.
Is it possible to apply for leave from studies?
Yes, it is entirely possible to apply for leave from studies.
Do I have the opportunity to start an exchange during my studies?
The program is set up for exchange in the 3rd semester.
Is there a student union related to this study programme?
Contact
Faculty Administration TN
Kontor for utdanningsadministrative tjenester
Department of Safety, Economics and Planning