The dean of studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences is pleased with the results from the Norwegian Universities and Colleges Admission Service. Interdisciplinary study offerings, in particular, have significant appeal: – Many students wants a broader in their education, and they achieve this at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
SV-students are generally very satisfied but desire an even stronger connection to the job market: "We must give students the opportunity to experience, rather than just be told, that the skills from social sciences are in demand in the job market."
Andreas Lekkos has written a master thesis on the green transition on a Greek island. For his efforts, he receives this year's Sustainability Award.
Two out of three master's students in social anthropology submit on time. Head of Department Thorgeir Kolshus points to specific measures as the reason for the positive trend.
The candidate survey indicates that students from the Faculty of Social Sciences quickly find employment after graduation, and they perceive their own skills as relevant for the work they do.
Students at the Department of Economics have the opportunity to choose an eight-week internship as part of their master's degree: "We know that practical experience is in demand when students complete their degree," says Karen Helene Ulltveit-Moe.
The master's students at the Department of Social Anthropology have tackled critical issues for Stovner - such as high school dropout rates and low voter turnout - and propose concrete measures to the district.
