Teaching is provided at all levels from basic studies to Ph.D. degrees.
A professional degree programme is also offered in psychology. The Faculty is responsible for the general introduction to the academic world through the compulsory course Examen Philosophicum. Research and teaching at the Social Sciences faculty cover a wide spectre of topics, some of which have their empirical focus on Northern Norwegian and Arctic conditions while others focus on international relations. Much of the research activity is concentrated on matters directly concerning Northern Norway. Teaching, which of course is influenced by the research carried out at the individual departments, has emphasis also on central theoretical perspectives and methods.