Coastal Communities and Regional Development


University Centre of the Westfjords    Masters Program

Full time September MA 2 years
Architecture, Building & Planning (3) Economics (10) Geography (17) Politics & Government (30) Sociology (33)

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Discover the fascinating world of Coastal Communities and Regional Development with our international master's programme. This multidisciplinary course focuses on the past and future development of rural and remote areas, with a particular emphasis on coastal communities in the North Atlantic and the Arctic. Through a blend of sociology, macro-economics, and geography/planning, you'll gain a deep understanding of the challenges and changes facing these communities. With a flexible structure, you can tailor your studies by choosing from a range of elective courses and even complete your thesis in the Westfjords or elsewhere. Join us and become an expert in managing and predicting coastal development.

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Coastal Communities and Regional Development is an international, multidisciplinary master’s program on the development of rural and remote areas in the past and in the future. It focuses on coastal communities along the North Atlantic and the Arctic, although theoretical foundations might be found in other regions.

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Entry Requirements

Conditions for acceptance into the Coastal Communities and Regional Development program are that the applicant must have completed an undergraduate university degree, regardless of if it is a BA, BSc or BEd. Applicants fill out an application form and return it together with a cover letter.

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