Degree programmes

In the Degree Programme in Educational Sciences there are six study tracks in Finnish and three in Swedish. The Masters' Programme in Changing Education is in English.
Bachelors' and masters' degree programmes

In the Degree Programme in Educational Sciences there are six study tracks in Finnish and three in Swedish.

The study tracks in Finnish

  • Special Education
  • Home Economics
  • Teacher Education
  • Craft Teacher Education
  • Early Education Teacher
  • Class Teacher Education
  • General and Adult Education

The study tracks in Swedish

  • Early Education Teacher
  • Class Teacher Education
  • General and Adult Education

The first cycle university degree only is available in kindergarten teacher education. Those who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in kindergarten teacher education may apply for studies leading to a Master's degree.

Students in all other study tracks take first a Bachelor's degree (3 years) and continue their studies to a Master's degree (2 years). In Finland, in primary and subject teacher education (excluding kindergarten teacher education), formal qualifications can be obtained only by completing a second cycle university degree.