Career opportunities
A master’s degree in Ibsen Studies opens different career opportunities. Graduates can pursue academic careers, contribute to cultural administration and journalism. This means organizing Ibsen-related events such as theatre performances, exhibitions, and conferences. Or engage in various cultural projects such as theatre productions, exhibitions, and workshops.
Former students at work
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Teacher and Actor
Eric has pursued a double career as teacher and actor after graduating from the Centre for Ibsen Studies.
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Theater Producer
Studying at the Centre for Ibsen Studies allowed Jasmin to follow her dream and work with Henrik Ibsen's plays on a professional level.
Where to find a job?
The 2023 UiO Graduate Survey has mapped where former students work and what type of jobs they have. This shows the results for graduates with a Master’s Degree from the Faculty of Humanities:
Main areas of work
- Public administration
- Cultural sector
- Education and Schooling
- Media/Communication/Publishing/PR
- Privat sector/Business/Consulting services
- Interest-/volunteer organisations/NGOs
Key work tasks
- Communication/Information
- Administration/Case management
- Teaching/pedagogical work
- Consultancy/advice
- Research
- Project management/project work
The results from the 2023 Graduate Survey also show that
- four out of five graduates are satisfied with the educational programme they studied
- nine out of ten graduates are employed or taking a PhD after completing their master’s degree
- completed education is perceived as relevant already in the first job
- work tasks have a clearer professional profile compared to graduates with a bachelor’s degree
- graduates score highly in academic skills; specialist expertise, theory, methodology, ethical reflection and critical thinking
- contact with working life during studies is perceived as useful or very useful
Start developing your career
In your third semester, you can choose to have an internship at a workplace relevant to your field of study. 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.
Enhance your degree with an interdisciplinary certificate
Gain unique interdisciplinary competencies for your degree, together with students from across UiO. The certificate provides students with knowledge and skills sought after in the job market.
The honours certificates consists of 20 ECTS, which may be taken as a supplement to your program. It is available for all students enrolled in a master's or professional degree program.
Further studies
Do you have a master’s degree? Are you qualified in one or more teaching subjects? Do you speak Norwegian? Then you may be a qualified applicant for Practical Pedagogical Education (PPU)
Read more about reserarch training at the Faculty of Humanities: