Year Study in Pedagogy

Pedagogy Studies

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium i pedagogikk. This is a one-year program. It awards a certificate or diploma. The program is taught in Norwegian. It is based online. The study location is Lillehammer.

About the Program

This program provides an introduction to pedagogy. Pedagogy is the study of upbringing and teaching. It draws from philosophy, psychology, and sociology. The course explores how societal tasks are influenced by political and social conditions. It focuses on personal growth and reflection. Students will learn about factors affecting people and society.

Structure and Content

The program is digital and lasts one year. It includes eight mandatory online days per semester. The fall semester course is Pedagogical Philosophy, Learning, and Development. The spring semester course is Socialization, Education, and Society. The study requires active student participation. There is a 75 percent attendance requirement for digital teaching.

Admission and Next Steps

The application deadline is April 15. General university admission requirements apply. Students can also apply based on prior learning. The application deadline for prior learning is March 1. The program starts in August. It is not possible to do an exchange abroad during this year study. Further bachelor studies in pedagogy are possible.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.