One year study programmes

The academic year normally runs from mid-August to mid-June and lasts for 10 months. Courses are measured in “studiepoeng” according to the European Credit Transfer System standard (ECTS credits). The full-time workload for one academic year is 60 "studiepoeng"/ECTS credits.

Bachelor programmes

The Bachelor's degree is awarded by all state universities, specialized university institutions, university colleges and a good number of other higher education institutions, both private and public. The nominal length of studies to obtain this degree is three years of study (180 "studiepoeng"/ECTS).

Master programmes

The Master's degree is awarded by state universities, specialized university institutions, several university colleges and some private institutions. The degree is normally obtained after two years of study (120 "studiepoeng"/ECTS), following the completion of a bachelor’s degree. An important part of this degree is independent work on the Master's thesis (earning between 30 and 60 "studiepoeng"/ECTS).

PhD programme

The PhD program in Child and Youth Participation and Competence Development is an interdisciplinary doctoral degree program. The aim of the program is to train researchers who want to build and disseminate knowledge about the participation and competence development of children and youth as they encounter a complex society.More information about the PhD programme, application process and courses