Teacher Education exchange programmes
The Faculty of Education, Arts and sports invites you to explore selected courses from our Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education programme. Courses are offered at our campuses in Stord and Bergen
All courses give 15 ECTS points and are combined in 30 ECTS course packages you are invited to choose from.
Available courses January - June 2027
Campus Stord
Social Studies 30 ECTS:
- MGBSA301 Social studies 2, module 1 - Specialization in social science 1
- MGUSA401 Social studies 2, module 2 - Specialization in social science 2
Social and English studies 30 ECTS:
- MGBSA301 Social studies 2, module 1 - Specialization in social science 1
- Choose between the following English courses:
Campus Bergen
English studies 30 ECTS:
- MGUEN202 English 1, module 2 - English Literature and Culture with Didactics
- MGUEN102 English 1, module 1 - English language with didactics
Advanced English 30 ECTS:
To take these courses, it is recommended that you have completed 30 ECTS credits in English. (Course plan temporary only in Norwegian, see MGUEN302 and MGUEN402 for learning outcomes)
- MGUEN301 English 2, module 1 - Diversity in Culture, Language and Text
- MGUEN401 English 2, module 2 - Communication in Language, Literature and Culture
Social Studies 30 ECTS:
- Social studies 2, module 1 - Specialization in social science 1
- MGUSA401 Social studies 2, module 2 - Specialization in social science 2
Pedagogy and Pupil related skills and English 30 ECTS:
- MGBPE201E Pedagogy and pupil-related skills, module 2 - The teacher and the pupil in diverse learning environments
- MGBEN201 English 1, module 2 - English language, literature and culture with didactics 2
Pedagogy and Pupil related skills and Music 30 ECTS:
- MGBPE201E Pedagogy and pupil-related skills, module 2 - The teacher and the pupil in diverse learning environments
- MGUMU301 Music 2, module 1 - Musical encounters in and outside the classroom
Pedagogy and Pupil related skills and Religious studies 30 ECTS:
Social and English studies 30 ECTS:
- MGBSA301 Social studies 2, module 1 - Specialization in social science 1
- Choose between the following English courses:
Available courses: August - December 2027
Campus Bergen
English studies 30 ECTS:
Advanced English: To take these courses, it is recommended that you have completed 30 ECTS credits in English.
- MGUEN302 English 2, module 1 - Diversity in Culture, Language and Text
- MGUEN402 English 2, module 2 - Communication in Language, Literature and Culture
Nordic students
Nordic students who can follow instruction in Norwegian may take courses that are part of the regular curriculum of our teacher education programmes. Contact studierettleiar-flki@hvl.no to arrange your exchange package.
How to apply
Exchange students from our partner universities are welcome to use procedure to apply for student exchange to HVL, and then choose our courses of offer when nominated.
There is no tuition fee for the programme, only a semester fee applicable for all students at HVL. Exchange students must be prepared to cover their own expenses (travel, accommodation etc).
About Bergen and Stord
Campus in Bergen is located at Kronstad just south of the second largest city in Norway. The campus was built in 2014, in and around six old railway halls. The new building brilliantly integrates the old houses in a new and modern award-winning campus. Read about student life in Bergen.
Campus Stord is located on an island in a beautiful natural setting close to the mountains, fjords and the sea. The town Leirvik is a few kilometres south of campus and the city of Bergen is 80 km to the north. The campus is known for its creative study programs and outdoor pedagogics, learning how to use nature in teaching. Read about student life on Stord island.