University College South Denmark

Description

The Bachelor of Education is a four-year programme, which will qualify you to be a teacher for primary and lower secondary levels in Denmark in three subjects. The programme mixes theoretical instruction in teaching subjects and educational studies with practical experiences of teaching. The first year you are to choose between studying to become a teacher of English or German as a foreign language, and the language of instruction is English or German. You will be integrated in a class of Danish students wanting to become teachers of English or German. You will also be studying modules in psychology and education taught in English, as well as participating in the first period of teaching practice at a school. During the first year, you will receive intensive training in the Danish language at the local language centre, planned in cooperation with the college. (Read more about language)

From the second year and onwards you will follow most of the curriculum in Danish; however, there will still be some modules offered in English. There will be educational modules during the 3 years, e.g. teaching skills and classroom management, special needs education, school and citizenship, general education. Furthermore, you are to choose two more subjects as your teaching subjects, and you can choose among the following subjects: mathematics, science, physics/chemistry, geography, biology, English, German, art, music, home economics, sports, history, social science, religion. (read more about the Structure and Curriculum) The academic year runs from Mid-August to December (autumn semester) and from Mid-January to Mid-May (spring semester). Exams take place in June and the semester ends around July 1. Teacher education in Haderslev has a strong profile in using new technologies in teaching and learning, thus the use of interactive boards is an integrated part of classroom teaching. One of the characteristics for the Danish way of teaching and learning is a friendly and informal atmosphere, which is highly appreciated by our international students. The syllabus is a mixture of lectures, group work, student presentations, and project oriented learning.

Career opportunities

The degree qualifies you to be a teacher for primary and lower secondary levels in Denmark in three subjects.

About the Degree

The language of instruction for this programme is English for the first year. Concomitant to your initial year you will receive intensive training in the Danish language at the local language centre. This training is planned in cooperation with the University College. Hereafter - years 2-4 - modules will be taught mainly in Danish.  

Admission

The academic year is from Mid-August to December (autumn semester) and from Mid-January to Mid-May (spring semester). Exams take place in June and the semester ends around July 1.

Applications requirements

• An upper-secondary leaving certificate/high school diploma
• Fluency in English
• An open-minded, flexible mind and the will to learn a new language

Apply through the national electronic admission system, www.optagelse.dk, with all relevant
documentation.
  
Log on to www.optagelse.dk (open from February 1st) and apply under the red arrow “Søg videregående uddannelse” ("apply for higher education"). Remember to upload all your documents!

A guide for the admission system is accesible via this link 

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside EU/EAA/Switzerland. Students within the EU are not required to pay tuition.

Further information

Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/en

You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in
Guide to diploma recognition

About the Educational System in general visit the section
The Danish Higher Education System 

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You are always welcome to contact Study Coordinator at UC SYD, Svend Brandt skbr@ucsyd.dk