Research in Special Needs Education
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | August | find out | find out |
Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland do not have to pay tuition fees.
Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must pay tuition fees, unless they qualify for an exemption. Applicants who are offered admission, will receive information about the precise tuition fee alongside the offer.
About Research in Special Needs Education, Master Degree - at Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo
Equal access to education is one of the key tools we have to overcome social inequalities. The international Master's programme Research in Special Needs Education provides a strong foundation for a career committed to improving the quality of life of people with special needs and promoting social justice in local communities. This programme is one of the most innovative in special needs and inclusive education.
About the programme
The Master's in Reseach in Special Needs Education (RSNE) rigorously align with open science, inclusion, multiculturalism, sustainability, democracy, and the of promotion social justice. This program addresses several of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Read more about sustainability in special education.
Teaching is delivered through a combination of seminars and lectures, focusing on various theoretical disciplines, historical contexts, and research training. Assessments include written assignments and exams, with plenty of opportunity to reflect on different professional and cultural contexts through groupwork and discussions. The language of instruction is English.
This programme educates students who want to work in the sectors of special needs education, promoting inclusion and inclusive practice, and in policy development. Choosing the programme is a step towards a career committed to improving the quality of life for people with special needs, and to promoting social justice in local communities. The programme is relevant for candidates looking to develop their professional practice, and for those wishing to pursue an academic career as a researcher in special needs education (e.g., as a Ph.D. candidate).
As an RSNE student you have access to esteemed scholars and leading institutions through our international network. Expand your horizons and enhance your research with insights from top experts in the field.
Study environment
There are numerous student societies, which all University of Oslo students may join.
If you have an interest in writing, you can write for Pedagogisk Profil, which is a student-driven magazine. You can also contribute to the study environment by joining Kjellerutvalget – the organisation responsible for the Faculty's student pub, or you can get involved with the UV – Student Union and be a representative of the students at the faculty.
The Department of Special Needs Education is part of an extended international network, providing students with the opportunity of encountering high-level international scholars and institutions.
Further studies and career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme, you will have the skills to work in an international environment, and the knowledge to operate in the different roles involved in the preparation, management and realisation of intervention, consultation, inclusion, and research.
As a graduate, you are eligible to apply to PhD programmes in Norway and elsewhere.
You can find more information about further studies and career opportunities on our website.
Entry requirements
Contact Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo to find course entry requirements.