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Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education

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This site contains the student study guide for the Nordic Master Programme in Visual Studies and Art Education. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies.

If you are interested in applying, please read the description of the new programme Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education and follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NM NoVA) is a double degree program between Aalto University, the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Finland) and Aalborg University (Denmark) in which students achieve a comprehensive understanding of Nordic practices and traditions in art education, visual culture, and cultural work. NM NoVA graduates receive Master degree diplomas both from Aalborg University and Aalto University. The programme is coordinated by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. All courses are organized and co-taught between Aalto University and Aalborg University. 

This site contains the student study guide for the master’s programme with materials and instructions on all the majors available in the programme. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies.

See more at the programmes website https://www.nmnova.com/

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Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NoVA), Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Nordic Master in Visual Studies and Art Education (NM NoVA) is a double degree program between Aalto University (Finland) and Aalborg University (Denmark) in which students achieve a comprehensive understanding of Nordic practices and traditions in art education, visual culture, and cultural work. Note: Information on this page is being updated

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