Study information for higher education courses
Our courses are divided into three different levels, each with different entry requirements. Introductory courses provide those who are about to start teaching with practical tools and confidence in their teaching.
The basic course provides the foundation for teaching and learning at colleges and universities and counts towards a docentship. Advanced and continuation courses require that you have completed a basic course or possess equivalent knowledge, and are designed for those who wish to build on their teaching qualifications and engage in lifelong learning. We also offer a course in doctoral supervision, which is compulsory for those who are to act as doctoral supervisors, as well as an advanced course in research supervision and educational leadership.
It is not possible to join a waiting list for an upcoming course. Further information on when applications open and how to apply can be found on the relevant course page.
We also offer many online self-paced courses that provide you with tools for your work as a university lecturer, but which do not lead to qualifications in higher education pedagogy.
When and how often are the courses held?
The courses are offered regularly on a termly, annual or every-third-term basis, as stated on the course page. Below is an overview of how often the courses are offered.
- Teaching and learning in higher education, distance (known as GHPD in Swedish)
- Higher education pedagogy -Specialisation in work-based learning (HPK in Swedish)
- Stepping stone courses: Pedagogy in work-based learning The various courses are held throughout the term. See the website for exact dates.
- Introductory doctoral supervision
- Pedagogy for doctoral supervisors
Autumn term
- Continuation course in higher education pedagogy for teachers and professionals with educational responsibilities: Courses start in October and finish in April.
Spring term
- Teaching in the glocal university
- Two2Tango, tandems for teaching in the glocal classroom: The course starts in December and ends in June.
Further information about courses
You can find more information about each course on the Higher Education Courses page.