Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja, kandidaatti (3 v)
University of Eastern Finland · Joensuu, Finland
About the programme
Are you interested in the upbringing, teaching and learning of young children? Early childhood teacher education prepares you to work in roles that require pedagogical expertise in early childhood education and care. After graduating, you can work as an early childhood education teacher, a pre-primary teacher or in development roles in early childhood education and care. Employment prospects in the field of early childhood education and care are excellent.
Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.
Key facts
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland (University)
- Location
- Joensuu
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 3 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Education & Teaching
About Education & Teaching
Teaching and learning: becoming a teacher, educator or education specialist.
Where it leads
Teacher · Special education teacher · Instructional designer · Education policy advisor
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Source: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0). As of October 10, 2026. The assignment to fields is ours. Check the details with the institution before you apply.
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