Bachelor's Programme in Education

Study programme code BACPED

ECTS credits 180

Admission requirements Higher Education Entrance Qualification.

General description and profile of the programme The programme has a distinct didactic profile and students will during the programme be introduced and trained in educational research and development work.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes The learning outcomes will vary according to the elective specialisations On successful completion of the programme, the students should - have a professional analytical skills - be able to plan, organise, implement and assess communicative, training and/or educational activities in various contexts or - have a basis competence within the areas Civilization and Equal Opportunities

Teaching methods Lecture, literary analysis, group work, seminars, practice teaching seminars, guidance and training in managing meetings/groups as well as presentation forms, use of ICT, research and development work. Students will learn to work both individually and in groups. Group works are compulsory and there will be no opportunity to hand in an individual work instead of a group work. No groups are completed until all students attend to a group. Students organize their own groups, if any students fall outside, he or she will be placed in a group by the lecturer. The groups may consist of 3-5 students.

Assessment methods The assessments will vary according to the distinctive character of the modules and will consist of: home assignments, essays, group and project assignments and presentations - individually or in groups.

Student exchange Third-year students may spend one or two semesters atttending a university with which Agder University has a collaborative agreement.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Completion of the programme provides students with the professional skills necessary for being able to plan, organise, implement and assess communicative, training or educational activitiesin in various contexts. Relevant employment opportunities include the following: - schools and educational, administrative and pedagogical centres - cultural and after-school activities (SFO, clubs, volunteer organisations) - social work related to children and adolescents - technology and ICT in relation to education and communication completion of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Education qualifies the graduate to continue on to the Master's Degree Programme in Education.

Qualification awarded Bachelor´s Degree in Education

Contact person Bjørg Rustad (38141255 )