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 bachelor of Education is a broad academic programme that qualifies students for various kinds of work. The programme has a distinct didactic profile and students will during the programme be introduced and trained in educational research and development work.
Students must have 80 ECTS credits of education of which at least 20 credits must be advanced courses (level 2).

Th following courses may comprise the advanced work on level 1:
- PED105 Education, Media and Technology
- PED106 Educational Professional Development
- PED107 Education and Globalization
- PED121 Peace - dialog and understanding
- PED128 Learning and learning processes
- PED136 Gender and Equality in a Global Perspective
- PED139 Introduction to the Educational field
- PED140 Group, Interaction and Communication

The following courses comprise the advanced work on level 2:
- PED201 Education
- PED202 Professional Curriculum studies
- PED216 Education in Norway and Comparative Education
- PED217 Didactics in Scandinavia
- PED221 International Issues in Inclusive Education
- PED315 Counseling theory and practice I
- PED316 Counseling theory and practice II

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.

3rd year - Elective programs (60 ECTS credits)

Choose between

One-year programme (60 ECTS credits)
or
Topical courses (30 + 30 ECTS credits)

or
Counseling and Educational leadership (60 ECTS credits)
or
Civilization and Equal Opportunities (60 ECTS credits)

Learning outcomes On sucessful completion of the programme, the student should
- be able to comprehend basic conceptions in education, didactics, "Bildung", learning,
upbringing and socialization
- be able to relate the basic conceptions in education to social problems about education, media, globalization and professionalism
- have an introduction in educational research- and developmentwork

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

Teaching methods Lecture,literary analysis, group work, seminars,guidance and training in managing meetings/groups as well as presentation forms.
Students will learn to work both individually and in groups. Students must pass the compulsory assignments in order to take the examination.
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 3-6 students.

Assessment methods The assessments will vary according to the distinctive character of the modules and will consist of: home assignments, 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 Ilmi Willbergh (38141246 )