The course discusses the formation and organization of the Swedish school system. Syllabuses and teaching resources are discussed, from the student´s gained experience as teacher students. Finally the course deals with social and cultural factors which impact Swedish schools. The course includes four weeks of school based practice.
Teaching and Learning within the Swedish School System, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2026
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
18 February 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Teacher students who have at least two years of teacher training. General qualifications for university studies.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A6460
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
24 March 2026
Ends
3 May 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Teacher students who have at least two years of teacher training. General qualifications for university studies.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A6459
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
