This programme prepares students to teach Icelandic in Icelandic compulsory schools. The programme is open to anyone who has completed a BEd degree in general teacher education specialising in Icelandic teaching, or a BA/BS degree in a related subject. Certified compulsory school teachers may apply for the programme regardless of specialisation in previous studies.

MT students complete extra courses instead of a 30 ECTS final project.

Is the program for you??

• Do you want to promote better Icelandic skills?

• Are you interested in the language and culture of Iceland?

• Would you like to do a paid student placement in the final year of the programme?

• Do you want to be qualified to teach at three different levels of the Icelandic education system?

• Would you like to teach Icelandic?

What is the study about?

This programme is at stage 2.1, which means that students take pedagogical courses instead of writing a 30 ECTS thesis.

Specific focuses depend on specialisation, but in general, this programme aims to provide students with teaching and research skills.

Programme structure

The programme is 120 ECTS and is organised as two years of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.

The programme is made up of:

• Mandatory courses

• Restricted electives

• Free electives

• Placements in schools

Specialisations

Students choose between the following specialisations based on their academic background:

• Icelandic teaching - five year teacher education (following BEd degree)

• Teaching Icelandic as a second language - five year teacher education (following BEd degree)

• General teacher education following BA/BS degree

• Icelandic teaching for licensed teachers

• Teaching Icelandic as a second language for licensed teachers

It is important to choose the programme that fits your educational background when you apply.

Organisation of teaching

The programme is taught in Icelandic.

Many courses can be completed through distance learning.

Main focuses

Course topics include:

• Icelandic

• Research methodology

• Teaching and learning

Main objectives

The programme aims to equip teachers with the skills they need to teach Icelandic to diverse groups and promote a professional approach to teaching and research in the subject.

Other

Completing this programme qualifies you to apply for a teaching licence.

• This is a Master’s programme at stage 2.1; students will need to complete a programme at stage 2.2 before applying for doctoral studies. Completing the programme allows you to apply for Master's programmes at stage 2.2.

• See the M.Ed. in Icelandic teaching