Courses and admission
Online courses will start in autumn of 2026.
We offer four 10 ECTS courses at master level, student exchange and faculty exchange.
With joint access to these online courses we are creating more opportunities for students to attend the courses, regardless of residence and location, to develop their competence in theory and research from an occupational perspective. This will deepen their knowledge and understanding of OS, enhance research use, and help develop occupational therapy to strengthen the Nordic welfare societies. The project's innovative approach involves a multifaceted pedagogical strategy, emphasizing student-driven team-based learning in a digital environment.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences - Finland
Promoting Occupational Justice in a Nordic Context
Course description:
This course examines occupational justice within the unique social, economic, and political landscape of the Nordic countries. It explores how Nordic welfare models promote occupational justice while also addressing existing challenges, such as labor market integration, social exclusion, and occupational inequalities among marginalized groups. Participants will analyze policies, case studies, and strategies that foster equitable access to meaningful occupations across all sectors of society.
Arcada University of Applied Sciences - Finland
How to apply
Course dates: 01.09.2026-31.12.2026
Entry requirements: Minimum 180 ECTS on EQF level 6
Last application date: 17.08.2026
More information and how to apply HERE
University of Gothenburg - Sweden
Exploring Occupational Science in the Nordic Region
Course description: Through the course, you will delve into central concepts in the field of occupational science by analyzing English theoretical concepts and corresponding concepts in your native language.
The central concepts in the course are occupation and activity, which will be studied in relation to health in a Nordic context.
University of Gothenburg - Sweden
This course will start in spring 2027
How to apply
The course will be given in English.
Stay tuned for more information.
University of Akureyri - Iceland
Critical Perspectives in Occupational Science and Professional Growth in the Nordic
Course description:
This course explores the transformative potential of critical occupational science to challenge normative assumptions about occupation, explore power dynamics, and consider broader societal, cultural, political, and economic influences of participation, inclusion, and daily activities of people in the Nordic context. Focusing on the interplay between occupation and the unique characteristics of Nordic societies, including their emphasis on equality, sustainability, and well-being – the course situates occupation within complex systems shaped by power, privilege, and marginalization.
Course supervisors:
Sigrún Kristín Jónasdóttir (Kittý)
Assistant professor – faculty of Occupational therapy
Email: sigrunk@unak.is
Office hours are by appointment
Linda Björk Ólafsdóttir
Lector - faculty of Occupational therapy
Email: lindabjork@unak.is
Office hours are by appointment
University of Akureyri - Iceland
This course will start in autumn 2027
How to apply
The online for nomination is available here
Nomination and application procedures are here
Information about living in Iceland
General information for students coming to University of Akureyri
Courses specially offered in English (depending on year)
Some of the master courses are not offered at UNAK but at the University Centre of the Westfjords which UNAK accredits. These courses are marked with the course code CRD or CMM.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Redesigning everyday life - Perspectives of Occupational Science
Course description:
This course explores how daily occupations can be re-designed to enhance health, well-being and meaning in everyday life. Drawing on occupational science and participatory design approaches, students examine how social, cultural, and environmental factors shape what people do — and how they might re-do everyday occupations to create more just, sustainable and meaningful ways of living.
Course supervisors:
Björg Sigríður Anna Thordardóttir
This course will start in spring 2028
Information about masters programmes at OsloMet are available here
Stay tuned for more information.
