International Honours Degree in Teaching
University College Absalon
Key Information
Campus location
Vordingborg, Denmark
Languages
English,
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
DKK 270,073 **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Available seats will be announced on our webpage on 28 July each year
** Applicants who are citizens in an EU or EEA country have access to free higher education in Denmark and therefore do not need to pay tuition fee.
Introduction
University College Absalon offers an international honours degree as part of the Danish Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Teacher Education.
The increased number of international schools worldwide is creating a high demand for teachers with intercultural competences. As a response to this demand, University College Absalon offers an honours degree with an international focus.
Why choose the International Honours Degree in Teaching?
The International Honours Degree is much more demanding, but it opens the door to extraordinary opportunities during and after your education:
You will get many opportunities to develop an international teaching profile, and you will gain practical experience via internships all along with your studies.
As an international student, you will get a unique opportunity to base your teacher education on Danish pedagogical traditions and principles
As part of an international program, your studies will be enriched by the diversity of your fellow students
Extra studies will be credited to your diploma
You will receive the honorary ’with distinction’ on your diploma if you complete the program within the allotted four years
You will have an attractive job profile for all internationally minded schools – in Denmark and across the world!
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE 1 FEBRUARY 2024
Selection process for the International Honours Programme?
In order to gain admission to the International Honours Degree you must apply and be accepted into the Danish Teacher Education programme in Vordingborg.
Once enrolled you need to fulfil both of the following two requirements:
- You must have English qualifications at Danish level B, TOEFL-test with a score of at least 83 or an IELTS-test with a score of at least 6.5.
- You must pass the special 3-hour admission test for the Honours Degree. The test evaluates your command of written English, as well as your ability to formulate a well-structured argument.
In order to graduate with honours you must
- Spend one semester studying abroad or have a teaching experience abroad
- Take a teaching subject taught in English, which contains additional international competences
- Spend one teaching experience at an international school in Denmark.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Please note that Absalon will not be able to offer any types of scholarships.
Absalon will not be able to offer any types of scholarships.
Virtual Open House 2024
1 February
Program Outcome
International Honour's Degree in Teaching
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The number of of international schools is rapidly increasing and so is the demand for well-qualified teachers specialised in international education.
After having completed the International Honours Degree in Teaching you will have gained skills and competences to work with and teach children from different cultural backgrounds in international schools around the world.
Student Testimonials
Program delivery
Study at Campus Vordinborg
In Vordingborg you will meet a warm campus environment with strong traditions and international fellow students. You will meet creative environments, diverse outdoor areas and an informal atmosphere where everyone knows each other.
Duration
4 years including internship
Study start
September 1st. If this is in a weekend, study start will be on the following Monday.
Language
The program is studied in both English and Danish.