Master in Primary and Lower Secondary School Subjects

Master in Primary School Subjects

The University of Inland Norway offers the Master i grunnskolefag. This master's program focuses on deepening academic and didactic skills in a primary school subject. Students can specialize in English, KRLE, Norwegian, or Social Studies. The program grants lecturer competence. It is taught in Norwegian.

Programme Details

This is a part-time, campus-based program with online support. It involves physical sessions, typically up to five per semester, each lasting up to two days. Students must attend 75% of all classes. The program can also be completed full-time, with longer sessions. The study location is Hamar.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, applicants need a completed teaching education qualifying them for school instruction. For the 120 ECTS depth master's, 60 ECTS in the chosen master's subject are required. For the 90 ECTS experience-based master's, 60 ECTS in the chosen subject and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience are needed. Applications are submitted through a local application web.

Duration and Start

The program can last up to 4 years. Students can earn 90 or 120 ECTS. The 90 ECTS option typically takes 3 years part-time. The 120 ECTS option typically takes 4 years part-time. Full-time study is also possible. The next start date is August, with an application deadline of August 25, 2026.

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.