This programme prepares students to teach foreign languages. The programme is open to anyone who has completed a BEd degree in general teacher education specialising in foreign language 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.

Is the program for you??

• Are you interested in the history and culture of other countries?

• Do you want to promote better language skills?

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

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

• Do you want to teach foreign languages?

What is the study about?

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

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

• English - five year teacher education (following BEd degree)

• Danish - five year teacher education (following BEd degree)

• General teacher education following BA/BS degree

• Foreign language teaching 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, Danish or English

Many courses can be completed through distance learning.

Main focuses

• Language teaching

• Sustainability education

• Research Methodology

Main objectives

Students should improve their knowledge and skills in language teaching and related pedagogy, leaving them better equipped to work as language teachers.

Other

This programme is also available as a MT programme, where students do not write a final thesis but take more courses.

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

• Completing the programme may allow a student to apply for doctoral studies

• See all doctoral programmes at UI