Bachelor in Pedagogy, Flexible

Bachelor in Pedagogy, Flexible

The University of Inland Norway offers a Bachelor i pedagogikk, fleksibel. This programme awards a certificate or diploma. It is taught in Norwegian. The programme is based at the Lillehammer campus.

Programme Focus

This flexible bachelor's programme in pedagogy explores learning processes and the foundations of learning. It examines pedagogical challenges and how upbringing and education conditions change. The field draws on philosophy, history, psychology, and sociology. It combines theory and practice, looking at how upbringing and education are shaped by societal conditions. Graduates will learn to analyze and understand learning, upbringing, and communication work.

Study Details

The programme can be completed full-time over three years or part-time over six years. It is campus-based with required attendance. Students earn 180 credits. The programme starts in August. The cost is a semester fee.

Admission and Application

The application deadline is April 15, 2026, for the 2026 start. General university admission requirements apply. Students may also apply based on prior learning and experience, with a deadline of March 1. A previous one-year study in pedagogy may allow direct entry into the second year.

Career and Further Study

This degree prepares graduates for roles in the upbringing and education sector, public administration, and organization and competence development. It also suits advisory and communication roles. The programme does not grant teaching qualifications. Graduates can pursue master's studies in pedagogy or special needs pedagogy at the university or elsewhere.

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.