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Introduction to the Finnish Education SystemLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: ÖH24FUI02

Credits

2 op

Objective

The student:

- has knowledge of the organisation of the Finnish education system
- knows what is required to study at higher education level
- knows what studies are required to obtain a higher education degree
- has an understanding of the educational requirements of the Finnish labour market

Content

- The different stages of the education system with a focus on the third stage
- Opportunities for continuous learning and degree programmes
- Regulated professions in Finland
- Economic barometer and the Finnish labour market
- Visit to a recruitment fair

Qualifications

Swedish B1 level

Materials

According to the teacher's recommendations

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
  • Malin Nyholm
Teacher in charge

Malin Nyholm

Objective

The student:

- has knowledge of the organisation of the Finnish education system
- knows what is required to study at higher education level
- knows what studies are required to obtain a higher education degree
- has an understanding of the educational requirements of the Finnish labour market

Content

- The different stages of the education system with a focus on the third stage
- Opportunities for continuous learning and degree programmes
- Regulated professions in Finland
- Economic barometer and the Finnish labour market
- Visit to a recruitment fair

Location and time

Online lectures, one group meeting v. 38.2024-v. 9.2025

Materials

According to the teacher's recommendations

Teaching methods

Lectures, selfstudies and groupwork

Student workload

Lectures 14h, recruitment fair 4h, individual work - independent and in group 36h

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Student has to participate and perform in 50% of the studies

Qualifications

Swedish B1 level