The programme provides an exciting opportunity for students who are interested in education in a global and international context. It is suited for those who want to work in schools or other educational settings around the world and those interested in meeting the needs of a growing group of immigrant and multilingual children in Iceland and abroad. The programme is taught in English and has attracted students from all over the world.

International programme.

Is the program for you??

• Are you interested in helping children and young people learn and thrive?

• Do you want to better understand multiculturalism?

• Do you enjoy languages and culture?

• Do you want to tackle diverse projects under the guidance of Iceland's leading scholars of pedagogy?

• Do you want a diverse selection of courses that suit your interests?

• Do you want to work in an international environment?

What is the study about?

This programme is designed for international students and all teaching is in English.

You will build a strong foundation for further study in this field. You will open up opportunities to work in international school environments in Iceland or other countries. Emphasis is placed on the social significance of education in an international context. You will gain insight into life and work in different societies and learn about different cultures, traditions and values.

Please note that it is only possible to start this programme every other year, in odd-numbered years.

Programme structure

Students choose between two specialisations:

• Language teaching

• Education in an international context

Students who specialise in language teaching must complete 60 ECTS of courses in their chosen language. They must also complete 24 ECTS in student placements, including 14 ECTS in language teaching. It is possible to specialise in teaching different languages.

Students can also specialise in a specific area of education in an international context. This programme can be taken at the University of Iceland, or at other universities in Iceland and abroad.

Students who have completed or partially completed another undergraduate degree may apply to have credits transferred to this programme at the School of Education (as 60 ECTS in the student's specialisation and 20 ECTS in elective courses).

Course topics include:

• Globalisation and multicultural societies

• Development studies and work in developing countries

• Child and adolescent development

• Minority groups and religion

• Language and identity

• Sociology of education

• Philosophy and psychology

• Sustainability education

Objectives

The programme aims to provide students with an insight into life and work in different communities and introduce them to different cultures and religions. Students should acquire a broad international and multicultural perspective on education and the teaching profession as well as knowledge of democracy and human rights.

Other

After completing the 180 ECTS undergraduate programme, students can go on to do a Master's degree in education studies or international studies in education. Many also pursue further studies in subjects such as student and career counselling, journalism and mass communication, public administration, disability studies, gender studies, international affairs or teaching studies. A BA degree does not qualify you to teach in Icelandic schools.

International studies in education can also be taken as:

• A 60 ECTS minor alongside a major in another subject

• A 120 ECTS major alongside a minor in another subject