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Varhaiskasvatuksen opettaja, kandidaatti ja maisteri (3 v + 2 v)

University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland

Integrated bachelor's + master'sUniversity🍎 Education & Teaching

About the programme

Are you interested in the education, teaching and learning of young children? Early childhood teacher education provides the competence to work in positions that require pedagogical expertise in early childhood education and care. After graduating with a Bachelor of Education, you can work as an early childhood education teacher, a pre-primary teacher or in development roles in early childhood education and care.

Description: Opintopolku / Studyinfo.fi (Finnish National Agency for Education) (CC BY 4.0), translated by machine.

Key facts

Degree
Integrated bachelor's + master's
Institution
University of Jyväskylä (University)
Location
Jyväskylä
Language of instruction
Finnish
Standard duration
5 years
Study mode
Full-time

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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