A master's degree in Modern International and Transnational History will be attractive for both the public and private sector, especially for businesses and organizations that have an international outlook. The candidates will have a greater understanding of transnational processes and will be able to identify and work with the opportunities and challenges that often are unique when working across borders.
Former students at work
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Information technologist
In his job at the National Library of Norway, Lars Magne uses technology to develop new ways of understanding culture, history and language.
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Digital Editor
The experience Sigvart gained from the student history journal Fortid played a crucial role in him getting a job at Cappelen Damm Utdanning.
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Higher Executive Officer at the Ministry of Education and Research
“I would recommend that everyone do supervised professional training or an exchange as part of their studies. Ideally both!” says Ingrid.
Possible fields of expertise
- Project management and project work
- Administrative procedure and various administrative tasks
- Counselling and guidance
- Research
- Management
- Organizational work
A broad range of possible business sectors are:
- Public services and public administration
- Private organizations and enterprises
- Special interest groups and NGOs
Program specific details
All students will have finished either a field term abroad, worked with an international organization in Oslo or completed a research-oriented History Project abroad. This important part of the programme will let the students apply their knowledge in a work environment, create networks and prepare them for a career after a finished degree. Both the field term and the master’s thesis will create career opportunities for our candidates, either in academia or in the public and private sector.
Internship interviews
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Internship at the Norwegian Permanent Delegation to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
“I got to see the inner workings of a foreign service mission and experience first-hand how multilateral cooperation works,” says Anja of her internship in autumn 2019.
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Internship at the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations in New York
“Grab the chance! An internship as part of a master’s degree is a unique opportunity and a fantastic experience,” says Vilde Bye Dale, who spent autumn semester 2019 in New York.
Start developing your career
You will spend the greater part of the third semester either on an internship abroad or on a history project, which contains the production of a research paper based on genuine on-spot archival research outside of Norway. You can also write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops, and career counseling offered to students.
Further studies
The University of Oslo offers Practical Pedagogical Education for Norwegian speaking students:
Read more about reserarch training at the Faculty of Humanities