Teacher Education in Languages

Teacher Education in Languages

The University of Inland Norway offers a 5-year teacher education program. It leads to a certificate or diploma. The program is called Lektorutdanning i språkfag. It is taught in Norwegian Bokmål. The program is full-time and worth 300 study points. It starts in August. The main campus is in Hamar.

What You Will Study

This is a professional education program. It qualifies graduates to teach in junior and senior high schools. Students specialize in either Norwegian or English at the master's level. A supporting subject, like social studies, is also included. The curriculum covers pedagogy and subject didactics. It also includes supervised practical training in schools.

Admission and Fees

General university admission is required. Alternatively, admission can be based on prior learning. The application deadline is April 15. For admission based on prior learning, the deadline is March 1. A criminal record check is required. Students must also provide declarations of confidentiality and tuberculosis status. There is a semester fee.

Career and Further Study

Graduates can work as teachers. The education also qualifies for other positions requiring high competence. It also qualifies for doctoral studies. Graduates may be eligible to have student loans forgiven if they work as teachers for a specified period. The program is offered by the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.