Secondary Education Programme: Upper-Secondary School: Social Science
330 ECTS credits
Study programme
Prospective upper secondary school teachers are offered the following subject majors at Karlstad University: history, social science, religion, Swedish, English, Spanish, mathematics, biology, chemistry, science studies, physics, technology*, music, and sport science*.
Social science can be combined with mathematics, English, Swedish, history, religion or sport science*.
The programme for teaching in upper secondary education is offered on campus and as net-based distance learning. Both forms of learning are fulltime and like campus students, distance students also have scheduled daytime teaching over the internet. They are also required to attend on-campus meetings in Karlstad three-four times per semester.
*Note that the majors sports science and technology are offered only on campus.
Ingesund School of Music in Arvika is a part of Karlstad University and offers campus education. Read more about the Music Teacher Programme.
Social science can be combined with mathematics, English, Swedish, history, religion or sport science*.
The programme for teaching in upper secondary education is offered on campus and as net-based distance learning. Both forms of learning are fulltime and like campus students, distance students also have scheduled daytime teaching over the internet. They are also required to attend on-campus meetings in Karlstad three-four times per semester.
*Note that the majors sports science and technology are offered only on campus.
Ingesund School of Music in Arvika is a part of Karlstad University and offers campus education. Read more about the Music Teacher Programme.
Education level:
Basic level
While studying
Education
The programme for teaching at upper secondary school includes two subjects, a major comprising 120 ECTS credits and a second major comprising 90 ECTS credits. The subjects Swedish and social science always comprise 120 ECTS credits. The education consists of three parts: education core studies, practical placement, and subject and subject-specific teaching methodology. Students start studying their chosen major. Then they move on to study general perspectives on the teaching profession and school and for the rest of the programme, general perspectives alternate with studies in their second major and practical placement.Form of Instruction
The forms of instruction in the teacher education programme vary from course to course and can, for instance, include seminars, lectures, group exercises, and laboratory sessions. Some course components are mandatory.Examination
Examination formats in the teacher education programme vary and can, for instance, include written exams, written reports and essays, oral presentations, and aesthetic forms of representation.Professional Contact
Theoretical studies alternate with practical placement periods, giving the students a chance to practice their future profession under supervision.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Civics and Civics Teaching 1 (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Civics and Civics Teaching II (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Civics and Civics Teaching III (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Educational tools for teachers (Obligatory) | 6 |
| School as System and Idea (Obligatory) | 9 |
| Teachers' pedagogical approach (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| . (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| . (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 7 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| . (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 8 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Teachers' professional leadership - Secondary education (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Grading and Assessing in Secondary Education (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| School on a scientific basis (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 9 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| . (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Civics and Civics Teaching 5 (Obligatory) | 22.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 10 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Practical placement III - Secondary education (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Degree project, Secondary education - Civics and Civics Teaching (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Start semester Autumn 2013
Start semester Autumn 2015
Future prospects
Employment Market
Qualified teachers are in demand to varying degrees depending on subject majors. Generally, there is a shortage of natural science teachers and language teachers.Degree
The programme leads to a Master of Education degree. The degree certificate will specify the courses studied.Choose occasion
Campus (Karlstad), 100%
Options
- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Campus (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80414
- Study pace 100% (Day)