This page contains practical information about our Higher Vocational online study programs leading to Professional Degrees and Higher Professional Degrees. An overview of the programs is at the bottom of the page.
Practical hands-on education
Higher Vocational College studies are in general more practically oriented compared to university college studies.
Our studies have been developed in collaboration with our partners in the industry. Our teachers have solid experience from the industry and a practical approach to their field of study.
There will be a level of theoretical approach to some subjects that is required for an overall understanding of your study - but in essence you will be working with practical tasks and computer programs that are used in the industry today, in order to secure up-to-date skills and expertise.
A typical week as an online student
As an online student, you have a high degree of freedom and flexibility. At the same time, it will also require discipline and planning skills to succeed with your studies.
There is great freedom and flexibility being an online student. At the same time, it will also require discipline and planning skills. Studying full-time can be compared to having a full-time job. The study plan indicates a workload of 40 hours per week. If you need to combine studies with work, family or other obligations, part-time studies (20 hours per week) can be a good option.
Modules
Our online programs are organized in modules, which means that you´ll get access to new learning material each week (every second week for part-time students). Access is usually given on Mondays before 10 o´clock Central European Time. At the end of each module, there´ll typical be a test or an assignment. In addition to module and subject assignments, there will also be longer periods of project and portfolio work.
Progression
At the start of your studies, you will get access to the progression plan for your study program. This includes weekly overview of modules, topics, projects, submission deadlines and vacations. It is a good planning tool to use through the study.
Studies in English
Our studies are in English for all students, as we have both Norwegian and international teachers and industry experts. This means that content, communication and assignments are mainly in English. It does not mean that you must be able to speak fluent English, but you must be able to understand and communicate. If you have good experience with English from high school, then it should be more than good enough.
Further studies
Most of our study program can be combined with other relevant programs in a way that will strengthen your position in the industry. For example, you can combine UX design with front end development, graphic design or digital marketing. You can also combine network and IT security with a third year at our collaborative university, University of South Wales, to obtain an international bachelor's degree.
Bachelor's degrees abroad
Noroff cooperates with several international Universities. After completing a two-year Higher Vocational program at Noroff you can for most programs apply directly into the third year of a bachelor's degree in England, Australia, Wales or South Africa. You can find more information about the bachelor’s degrees abroad here.
Vocational programs at Noroff Online Studies
Enter the world of digital marketing and deliver measurable results through digital advertising, search engine optimisation, content marketing and analytics. This programme focuses on strategic and targeted online marketing and social media practices.
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1 year |
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Available online |
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Oslo, Bergen |
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Professional Degree upon completion |
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This program offers practical education where you learn about physical infrastructure, server operations, and cloud technologies with Microsoft Azure as the platform.
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Online Study Program |
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1 year |
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Professional Degree |
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There are few aspects of our digital lives that are untouched by machine learning. With this programme, you'll teach systems to learn from data. You'll be highly qualified for jobs in AI and can start working straight after graduation.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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Tech education for those aspiring to become a back-end developer with advanced technical programming skills. You will learn advanced features in JavaScript, cloud-based services, and .NET, preparing you to work as a full-stack developer.
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2 year |
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Available online |
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Higher Professional Degree Diploma |
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Tech education for those who want to work on the web solutions of the future. The development and maintenance of server-based software solutions are becoming increasingly important, making back-end developers one of the most sought-after roles in the tech industry.
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1 year |
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Available online |
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Professional Degree Diploma |
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The technology education where visual design meets coding, web, and UX design. The high demand for front-end developers opens doors to a diverse career in IT and design.
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2 years |
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Available online |
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Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
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A practical education for those who want to work technologically and creatively in architecture and modelling. You will stand out on the job market with the ability to produce architectural drawings and visualisation materials.
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1 Year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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Hands-on education that teaches you about mechanical assemblies and structures. This knowledge is in demand across a range of industries and can open doors to exciting opportunities in fields such as construction and the oil industry.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the key to digital transformation in the construction industry. This hands-on education will prepare you for a career in the construction industry with a future-oriented perspective.
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2 years |
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Online Study Programme |
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Higher Professional Degree |
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Become a sought-after data analyst with advanced skills in databases, cloud services and big data, helping organisations make informed decisions with relevant and up-to-date information.
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2 years |
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Available online |
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Higher Professional Degree |
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As a data analyst, you will be one of the most sought-after professionals in today's job market. Your ability to help business leaders make informed decisions using relevant and up-to-date data-driven information will make you a valuable asset.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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An education that provides practical expertise in developing user-friendly designs. As the demand for well-designed digital products grows, so does the need for this expertise.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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This programme provides practical skills and insight into understanding the needs and limitations of users of digital products. There is a high demand for UX designers with expertise in relevant processes, tools and techniques.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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The programme offers hands-on training that develops both creative and strategic visual communication skills. Through real-world projects, you'll gain practical experience that equips you for immediate entry into the workplace.
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2 years |
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Available online |
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Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
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Hands-on education programme that teaches you to work creatively and strategically with visual communication. You'll gain experience through real-life projects, preparing you for employment.
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1 year |
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Available online |
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Professional Degree upon completion |
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This hands-on education prepares you for a career in the games, animation, visual effects, advertising and visualisation industries. The programme uses the latest technology and working methods to prepare you for the real world.
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1 year |
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Available online |
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Oslo, Bergen |
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Professional Degree |
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Work with the latest game technology and become an attractive 3D designer with first-hand knowledge of game engines. During the programme, you will create your own game and learn about visualisation and 3D graphics for VR and AR.
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2 years |
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Online Study Programme |
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Oslo, Bergen |
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Higher Professional Degree |
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This programme gives you the skills to create the visual elements we see on the screen, such as characters and environments in games and films. The need to produce 3D content with high artistic standards is a requirement in many different industries.
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2 years |
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Online Study Programme |
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Oslo, Bergen |
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Higher Professional Degree |
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This programme provides a pragmatic IT education specifically designed to equip individuals with the skills necessary to combat hacking and cybercrime. The acute demand for IT security expertise provides excellent employment opportunities.
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2 years |
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Available online |
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Higher Professional Degree upon completion |
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The need for network and systems administration skills has never been greater. The management, configuration and administration of data networks and servers has evolved from being the domain of IT companies to a pervasive influence across multiple industries.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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Hands-on education that teaches you how to create engaging video content for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Today, there is a high demand for marketers with video production skills.
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1 year |
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Online Studies |
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Professional Degree |
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This programme provides a hands-on learning journey to help you bring digital innovation to market. You will learn to identify user needs, develop solutions and strategically manage digital products.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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This programme provides a hands-on education that teaches you to create seamless customer journeys and interactions for any product. Through hands-on work on relevant cases and projects, you will develop your skills and knowledge of industry best practices.
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1 year |
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Online Study Programme |
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Professional Degree |
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The programme gives you the opportunity to combine financial expertise with Python skills, enabling you to contribute to the development of new software products for the financial industry.
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6 months |
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Online Study Programme |
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