Faculty of Education offers competitive education and research. In addition to basic instruction in the science of education and teacher training, we offer new, pioneering programmes; students can, for example, choose an outdoor learning-oriented pathway in primary teacher training or specialise in media education in the education degree programme.
The founding principle in all our instruction is inclusion, which is based on sense of community, integration of theory and practice, and investigative and active learning. In our interdisciplinary research we strive to build multi-professional cooperation to improve the well-being of children and the youth. We also conduct research on playful learning environments, simulation pedagogy and the possibilities and states of northern agents in the transformation of education and work.
We are an internationally active faculty and part of numerous research networks. For example, we coordinate the UArctic's Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity in Education network and participate in CICERO Learning and Sino-Finnish Joint Learning Innovation Institute.
In primary teacher training students major in Education and may choose an outdoor learning-oriented pathway for their studies. In the education degree programme it is possible to major in Education, Adult Education or Media Education.
In Media Education you can complete master’s degree studies entirely in English, while in our other major subjects we offer individual English-taught courses.
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We offer minor studies in educational psychology, gender studies, global education, special education and in the minor subject Media and Digital Technology in Teaching and Learning.
Depending on the minor, you can complete either individual courses or entire study modules in English.
You can take written exams on our faculty's examination days or at your convenience in the EXAM service.
After graduation you are welcome to join our alumni network and participate in our alumni activities.
Our research is interdisciplinary and international. We specialise in investigating change in the northern operational environment and developing new pedagogical and digital models that are apt for it. Our research aligns with our university's strategic focus of northern well-being, education and work.
Our researchers embody strong educational expertise. Get to know them and their research profiles in our research portal.
Research portal LaCRIS >
We organise doctoral education in collaboration with the university's Graduate School and FinEd – short for the Finnish doctoral training network on educational sciences.
In our faculty you can pursue the following postgraduate degrees: Licentiate of Philosophy (Education), Doctor of Philosophy (Education) and Doctor of Philosophy.
Read more in our doctoral study guide >