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 social science?
Social science prepares future teachers to develop pupils’ knowledge and critical thinking about the societies they live in. In the course, you will learn to ask questions and explore complex social issues, and to plan relevant teaching activities to develop pupils into civically engaged and critically thinking members of society.
What will you learn?
The school subject of social science is interdisciplinary by nature. It has its roots in history, geography, political science, sociology and economics, but also includes other disciplines from the social sciences and humanities. The courses draw on concepts, theories, models and methods from all these disciplines to understand past, present and future social issues.
Social Science 1 will provide insight into basic issues related to teaching social science at primary and secondary levels. The course introduces key questions in social science education, with particular emphasis on education for democracy and the role of place and landscape in teaching, as well as an introduction to sociological analyses of identity formation and inequality.
Social Science 2 focuses on the interplay between past, present, and future in social science teaching. The course provides tools to build students' understanding of historical processes, continuity and change, causes, actors and structures. The course also introduces a selection of historical themes of relevance to teaching in grades 1-7 and 5-10. Finally, the course gives in-depth knowledge about indigenous people and national minorities in Norway, sustainable development, and international conflict.
Course plan
A course plan will give you a description of the academic content of the course and your learning outcome. You will find reading lists and relevant information on how each course is taught.
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.
