Source: https://www.nla.no/en/studies/studieplan/2019/master-in-global-journalism/
Timestamp: 2019-01-23 07:21:37
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Course code: 3MAGLJO
Course name: Master in Global Journalism
Study year: 2019–2020
Admission to the MA Programme in Global Journalism is arranged according to the official regulation concerning studies at NLA University College (`Forskrift om studier ved NLA Høgskolen´; hereafter `Study Regulation`), with further details explained in this section.
(Cf. Study Regulation §§ 3-4)
The Admission`s Committee (`Opptakskomiteen') will adjudicate in cases where it is uncertain whether the admission criteria are met (cf. Study Regulation § 4).
To be qualified for the study, candidates are required to possess an average grade of C or higher (ECTS) in the relvant specialization of the undergraduate study (cf. Study Regulation § 4). Candidates applying on the basis of an undergraduate study from the former Norwegian degree system are required to possess a grade of 2.7 or higher as average score for the undergraduate cand.mag. degree (cf. Study Regulation § 4). Grade records from foreign applicants will be converted either in agreement with ECTS regulations; in agreement with common conversion scales; or, if none or these options are available, by individual assessment by the Admissions Committee.
Foreign applicants do not have to meet the criteria for proficiency in the Norwegian language as the study programme is fully offered in English (cf. exception in Study Regulation § 4).
In the admission process, applicants are assessed competitively according to credits converted on basis of the grade transcript and other qualifications. Details are explained in the Study Regulation §§ 6, 7, 8 and 9. Supplementary credits (`tilleggspoeng') are awarded according to § 7. The following specifics apply for the MA in Global Journalism:
`Relevant education` is defined as any education within the humanities or social sciences.
`Relevant professional practice` is defined as any professional practice within journalism, media production, global work, international engagement, and similar.
25% of the places in the programme are reserved for candidates who compete on grade credits only (`karakterpoeng`) (cf. Study Regulation § 8). This is to ensure that candidates may be accepted into the programme without professional experience.
50% of the seats in the programme are reserved for foreign applicants (cf. Study Regulation § 8). Foreign applicants must still meet the basic entry criteria outlined in the regulation. If there are fewer foreign applicants than 50% of the places, the places will be open to national (Norwegian) applicants. If there are more foreign applicants than 50% of the seats, the foreign applicants may still compete with national applicants for the remainder of the seats.
In a case where two or more applicants have the same admission credit, the Admission–s Committee will award places based on ensuring gender balance. If the order of the applicants is still not resolved, the oldest candidate shall be prioritized (cf. Study Regulation § 9).