AAU Arctic

Arctic Studies Specialization

AAU Arctic

Arctic Studies Specialization

As the only university in Denmark, Aalborg University offers an Arctic Studies specialization track in English as part of the MA Culture, Communication and Globalization program. Since 2014, students can follow courses and write their master's thesis regarding Arctic issues. The modules are predominantly built around themes covered by the research group CIRCLA. Subjects include:

Climate change, climate adaptation and sustainability
Culture and rights of Indigenous Peoples
Colonialism, independence and politics
Security, geopolitics and globalization
Tourism, cultural heritage and identity
Technology, co-creation

Arctic Studies

The programme provides an opportunity for students to focus on the Arctic as a particular field of specialisation within their chosen master’s degree programme.

CIRCLA

CIRCLA is a cross-disciplinary centre with the purpose to communicate, organize and support the development of Arctic research at Aalborg University.

Facts: Arctic Studies

Specialization track within MA Culture, Communication & Globalization
Part of the Department of Culture and Learning
Offered since 2014
Track is taught in English
Total specialization: 70 ECTS:

Semester: 5 ECTS-module
Semester: 5 ECTS-module
Semester: 30 ECTS
Semester: 30 ECTS

Arctic Medicine Student Association

The association for Arctic Medicine students at the Faculty of Medicine at Aalborg University aims to disseminate knowledge regarding the health care system in Greenland and the Arctic and to encourage collaboration between local health institutions and AAU students. They are working on strengthening research on medicine and health in the Arctic and fostering learning and cultural exchange.

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