International Honours Degree in Teaching

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!

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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.

At Absalon we offer professional bachelor programmes at several campuses around the region to Danish students as well as international students.

Our programmes include social work, bioengineering, nursing, and teaching and our campuses are placed in seven cities, housing over 9000 students.

For international students we offer two full-degree programmes:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology
• International Honours Degree in Teaching

All undergraduate programmes are based on some of the cornerstones of the Scandinavian way of life, like education for all and applied research.

But, what’s unique about our programmes is that we emphasize a strong link between research and practical know-how.

Our programmes work in close collaboration with the professions that the students are studying for, giving the students theory in the classroom as well as hands-on practice.

This ensures high-quality traineeship opportunities and a constant development of our programmes, providing graduates with the skills needed to join the ever-changing job market.

As an international student you will join and experience the Danish student life here at Absalon, where we are committed to educating students to reach professional qualifications as well as personal competencies.

Students will participate in both group work and classroom teachings with lecturers at the top of their field. We study in small concentrated communities in state-of-the-art facilities and you will never be just a number at Absalon.

English is spoken everywhere, so there will always be someone to answer your questions.

Students will experience the simple and safe, yet fun and cozy Scandinavian lifestyle surrounded by the scenic Nordic nature, that for example inspired us to become one of the leading nations in the World when it comes to sustainable living.

Everyday life at Absalon is known for its friendly and informal atmosphere where students and staff work together to create inspiring and professional environments.

And we always have room for international students ready to learn and experience more.