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Introduction to the Ämneslärare Program

The Ämneslärare program at Luleĺ University of Technology is a flexible distance education program that offers a wide range of subject combinations and opportunities for specialization in teaching for years 7-9 or high school. The program has a clear focus on subject didactics, the teaching profession, and practice-based school research.

Program Overview

• The Ämneslärare program is offered with a focus on years 7-9 (4 years) or high school (5 years).
• Students start by choosing a first subject (mathematics, social science, or Swedish) and begin their subject studies from the start.
• In the second year of the program, students develop important teaching skills and choose a second subject in the fourth term.
• With mathematics as the first subject, students can choose between English, physics, history, religious studies, Swedish as a second language, French, Spanish, German, art, or sports and health.
• If students prefer to start with social science or Swedish, they will find the same broad range of subjects, except that physics is not included.
• The second subject is studied at Luleĺ University of Technology if students choose English, history, or physics; otherwise, it is studied at one of the university's collaborative institutions.
• To provide greater flexibility in subject choices, Luleĺ University of Technology collaborates with the University of Dalarna, the University of Gävle, and Mid Sweden University.

Program Content

• The program is mainly conducted online, with some parts requiring compulsory meetings on campus in Luleĺ or at one of the collaborative institutions.
• All teaching takes place during the day, and students need access to a computer, internet, webcam, and headset.
• Students study two subjects (a total of 150 credits for years 7-9, 210 credits for high school), including a degree project in their first subject.
• Before the fourth year, students choose a specialization in primary or high school.
• The program also includes educational science courses (60 credits) where students learn about the school's values, leadership, conflict management, special education, and assessment.
• Additionally, the program includes practice-based education (30 credits) in three periods, often near the student's home, with the possibility of international practice.
• After graduation, students can apply for a teaching license from the Swedish National Agency for Education.

Career Opportunities

• After completing the program, graduates can work in primary school (years 7-9), high school, and adult education.
• For some subjects, graduates can also work at folk high schools.
• Graduates can also pursue further education in their first subject.

Admission Requirements

• Basic eligibility + English 6, Mathematics 4 (old course Mathematics D), Social Science 1b or Social Science 1a1 + Social Science 1a2.
• Alternatively: English level 2, Mathematics continuation level 2, Social Science level 1b or level 1a1 + 1a2.
• Selection is based on grades and university entrance exams.

Program Structure

• The program is offered at the undergraduate level, with 240-330 credits.
• The program duration is 4-5.5 years.
• The study pace is 100%, and the study location is Luleĺ, with compulsory meetings depending on the subject choice.
• The language of instruction is Swedish.

Conclusion

The Ämneslärare program at Luleĺ University of Technology offers a unique opportunity for students to become teachers in years 7-9 or high school, with a focus on subject didactics, the teaching profession, and practice-based school research. The program provides a flexible and collaborative learning environment, with opportunities for specialization and further education. Graduates can pursue careers in primary school, high school, and adult education, and can also work at folk high schools or pursue further education in their first subject.