This program is only in Norwegian.

Bachelor's degree that qualifies for admission:

• Psychology
• Pedagogy
• Special needs education
• Linguistics
• Kindergarten teacher education

For all applicants, the average grade for a bachelor's degree represents admission criteria.

Applicants with primary and lower secondary teacher education from the framework plan for 2010 who have completed their third year of study can apply for admission, and applicants with primary and lower secondary teacher education from the framework plan for 2017 can apply for a transfer after completing their fourth year of study – provided that 60 credits of pedagogy and pupil knowledge have been awarded. 

• For primary and lower secondary teachers, grades in pedagogy and pupil knowledge represent admission criteria.

General teachers, subject teachers and preschool teachers who have at least 30 credits in special needs education as part of their education or as further education can be admitted. 

• For general teachers, subject teachers and preschool teachers, grades in pedagogy and special pedagogy represent admission criteria. 

Applicants from a different educational background who possess at least 30 credits in special needs education are assessed individually with an emphasis on special needs education and practical-pedagogical skills.

Applicable to all the above is that the average grade for the admission criteria must be C or higher.

Applicants who have completed upper secondary education from countries outside the Nordic region must also document that they fulfil the requirements for general study competence as stated in the GSU list, as well as the requirements for proficiency in Norwegian as set out in Section 2-2 of the Regulations relating to admission to higher education.

When awarding a place on the programme, as a basis for ranking, emphasis is placed on the following criteria in the aforementioned order:

• Average grades
• Scope of relevant supervised professional training.

A certificate or good conduct from the police (childcare certificate of conduct) is required for the programme.

On successful completion of the programme should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate will have:

• in-depth knowledge of theory and methods in language sciences
• advanced knowledge of aphasia, dysphasia and other cognitive difficulties caused by brain damage
• in-depth knowledge of specific language difficulties, voice difficulties and speech flow difficulties including stuttering and cluttered speech
• good understanding of the theory of science and research methods

Skills

The candidate will be able to:

• analyze existing theories and methods associated with different subjects concerning speech therapy and work independently on relevant practical and theoretical problems
• apply relevant tools for surveying and counseling in their work as speech therapists
• analyze and critically relate to different sources of information and apply these in relevant academic argumentation
• complete and conduct an independent, defined research project within the field of Language Sciences and/or subjects in speech therapy under supervision and in line with existing ethical norms

General skills

The candidate will be able to

• analyze relevant academic, professional and research based ethical challenges
• apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas to be able to complete advanced tasks and projects
• communicate detailed independent work and handle relevant professional terms
• communicate with specialists and the general public about challenges, analyzes and conclusions concerning the field of speech therapy
• contribute in innovation processes in the field of speech and language therapy

The learning outcomes for the different courses are indicated in more detail in the syllabus.