Vocational Education Programme
90 ECTS credits
Study programme
The Vocational Teacher Education is designed for those who want to qualify for teaching vocational subjects in upper secondary schools. It prepares students for a stimulating profession that requires occupational as well as pedagogical knowledge and skills.
Education level:
Basic level
While studying
Education
The vocational teacher education programme comprises 90 ECTS cr, including school practical placement, 30 ECTS cr.Relevant work experience as a teacher can be credited as equivalent to practical placement components.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| School as System and Idea - Vocational Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| The learning Pupil - Vocational Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Teacher Training Practice - Vocational Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Leading the learning - vocational teachers (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Assessment, Grading and Practical Placement: Vocational Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Research Method, Development and Practical Placement: Vocational Education (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
15
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 Spring 2014
Start semester Spring 2015
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2020
Start semester Spring 2021
Start semester Spring 2022
Start semester Autumn 2022
Future prospects
Employment Market
For several years, there has been a shortage of qualified vocational teachers in upper secondary education. Prognosis says that the demand for this teaching category will continue many years ahead.Degree
On completion of the programme, students are awarded a qualification for vocational teaching. The certificate specifies the courses studied.Choose occasion
Distance with on-campus meetings (Karlstad), 50%
Options
- Start Autumn 2025
- Mode of study Distance with on-campus meetings (Karlstad)
- Language Swedish
- Application code KAU-80375
- Study pace 50% (Distance)