University Education

This programme prepares students to teach art and design subjects in Icelandic compulsory schools. The programme is open to anyone who has completed a BEd degree in general teacher education specialising in art and design, 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 arts, creativity and crafts?

• Do you want help children learn arts and crafts skills?

• 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?

• Do you want to teach an art or design subject?

What is the study about?

This programme is aimed at students who want to pursue general teacher education with a focus on design and woodwork, visual arts, drama, textiles and music.

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.

Specialisations

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

• Design and woodwork following BEd degree

• Visual arts: Art education following BEd degree

• Performing arts following BEd degree

• Textiles and design following BEd degree

• Music education following BEd degree

• Design and woodwork following BA/BS degree

• Visual arts: Art education following BA/BS degree

• Performing arts following BA/BS degree

• Textiles and design following BA/BS degree

• Music education following BA/BS degree

• Teaching art and design for licensed teachers

Please note that when applying for a specialisation following an undergraduate degree, the applicant must specify whether they have completed a BEd or BA/BS degree.

Organisation of teaching

The programme is taught in Icelandic

Many courses can be completed through distance learning. Please note that there may be a charge for materials in some courses.

Main focuses

• Education and sustainability

• Communication and creativity

• Teaching and learning

• Subject-specific pedagogy

Main objectives

The programme aims to train subject teachers and promote varied, high-quality arts and design education in Icelandic schools.

Other

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