Teacher education – Exchange Programme
At our teacher education program in Drammen, we offer exchanges in the subjects of English and Social Science. English is taught in English, while Social Science is taught in Norwegian. Students who are able to speak Norwegian may also take a local teaching practicum (3 weeks).
Study facts
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Campus: Drammen -
Study level: Exchange programmes, bachelor level -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Spring 2027 -
Teaching model: Campus -
Credits: 30 -
Charge: No tuition fee. -
Closing dates: 15.10.2026 -
Semesters: 1 -
Teaching Language
Practicum or Reading Break
Our teacher training program includes a three weeks teaching practicum during the semester of your exchange. Students who are able to speak Norwegian may take a teaching practicum. Students who do not participate in the teaching practicum will have a three-week reading break. Please note that while you may travel during this period, you may also have coursework to complete.
Why study English?
Studying these courses in English will give you introductory knowledge of the English language, texts in English (with a particular focus on children’s and youth literature and media), cultural studies, and how to teach English in either grades 1–7 or 5–10. These courses are part of a teacher education program and can be used towards your accreditation as a teacher of English.
What you will learn?
English 1 provides an introduction to language learning and English teaching. The course focuses on the structures of the English language and plurilingualism. The course also reviews the principles and learning aims of the Norwegian National Subject Curriculum for English, discusses the choice of activities and methods in English teaching, and introduces students to a selection of texts for use in teaching.
English 2 will include an introduction to various literary and media texts that can be used in the English classroom to teach about literature, media, and culture. You will gain insight into media, literary genres, and models of textual and cultural analysis. Students will meet a varied selection of texts in different genres from English-speaking countries. Texts for children and youth that can promote intercultural competence will be central to the course.
Course Plan
Download preliminary course plans. Changes may occur.
Admission requirements
The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
The programme is open to international exchange students studying at one of USN's bilateral partner institutions. Exchange students at the bachelor-level must have completed at least 60 ECTS or equivalent within the relevant study field, and be officially nominated by their home university in order to apply.
For our course in English: Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
For our course in Special needs and social Science: The programme is taught entirely in Norwegian. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the Norwegian language, both spoken and written. A Norwegian (Swedish/Danish) proficiency equivalent to C2 (Cambridge) level is recommended.
