Program Overview

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education as a Scientific Field

The University of Gothenburg offers a course in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education as a Scientific Field, which is a rapidly growing field of scientific research and development. This course delves into the specialization of teaching and learning in higher education, exploring both possibilities and challenges.

Course Details

• Course code: HPA101
• Level: Master's level
• Credits: 7.5 credits (ECTS)
• Offered by: Department of Education, Communication and Learning at the Faculty of Education
• Study pace: 50%
• Time: Day
• Location: Location independent
• Study form: Distance
• Language: English
• Duration: 19 January 2026 - 25 March 2026
• Application period: 15 September 2025 - 15 October 2025
• Application code: GU-93029

Course Content

The course covers theoretical and methodological foundations in research about higher education. It entails reviewing literature, attending lectures and seminars, as well as completing individual and group assignments as part of the course requirements.

About the Course

In this course, students will explore the field of teaching and learning in higher education, addressing institutional conditions, form, and function relevant to adult learning in higher education. Students will discuss current issues within the field and critically examine various perspectives on higher education and their implications.

Prerequisites and Selection

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course requires an awarded bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits or equivalent degree. Furthermore, students must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent to English 6 (Swedish upper secondary school level) or English level 2 with at least a passed result, or through an international test in English with requirements on the lowest result: TOEFL paper: 575 or with computer: 213, or a Bachelor's degree that has been given in English.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, with a maximum of 165 credits.

Tuition

• Full education cost: 13,000 SEK
• First payment: 13,000 SEK
• No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.

Study Counsellors

• Karin Wester
• Lena Wendt