Program Overview

The primary teacher program with a focus on work in pre-school class and the primary school's Írskurs 1-3

Program Overview

The Grundlðrarprogrammet is a four-year program that leads to a Grundlðrarexamen on an advanced level with a focus on working in preschool classes and grades 1-3. The program is designed for those who want to work as teachers for children aged 6-10.

Program Details

• Program Code: L2F3G
• Level: Basic Level
• Duration: 4 years
• Credits: 240 college credits (hp)
• Department: The Department for Didactics and Pedagogical Professions at the Faculty of Education
• Language of Instruction: Swedish
• Study Pace: 100%
• Study Form: Campus
• Location: Gothenburg

Admission

Requirements

• Basic Eligibility: Required
• Specific Requirements: English 6, Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Science 1b or 1a1+1a2, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2

Selection

• Grade: 66%
• Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test: 34%

Program Content

ámnesstudier (Subject Studies)

• Swedish: 30 credits
• Language and Communication: 15 credits
• Mathematics: 30 credits
• English: 15 credits
• Nature-oriented subjects and technology (Science and Technology): 15 credits
• Society-oriented subjects (Social Sciences): 15 credits
• Degree Projects: 15 + 15 credits

Educational Science Core

• Courses covering essential areas in the teaching profession, such as conflict management, special education, assessment, evaluation, steering documents, research methodology, and the history and organization of the school system.

Practice-based education (VFU - Practice-based Education)

• Duration: 20 weeks
• Description: Practice-based education where students, with the support of a supervisor, participate in the work at a school. The goal is for students to gradually develop their ability to act independently, teach, and take responsibility.

After Graduation

• Degree: Grundlðrarexamen on an advanced level with a focus on working in preschool classes and grades 1-3.
• Job Opportunities: High demand for teachers in primary schools, which means good job prospects after completing the education.
• Further Studies: Eligibility to apply for research education or a master's program for further studies towards a general degree on an advanced level.

Study Environment

• Location: Pedagogen, located in central Gothenburg.
• Buildings: A-house, B-house, and C-house.
• Collaboration: The program is a collaboration between several institutions at the University of Gothenburg, which means that some courses are read at other addresses within the university.