Overview

Course Description

The tasks you get to partake in during this Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication at University of Eastern Finland will harness new competence, you will team teach during two periods of teaching practice, work with international peers, conduct research interviews, learn how to become a teacher-researcher, and stretch your educational muscles both as a teacher and as a learner.

All while being immersed in an intercultural environment yourself with course mates from all over the world, each with their own distinct perspective.

An added value is that you will have the independence and agency to build your own personal study plan. In addition to the obligatory courses, you get to choose from all that UEF has to offer, to tailor your learning to your own unique career path as an educator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Orientation for International Students

University Computing Skills

University Study Skills

Finnish Educational Systems and Organisations

Mixed Methods

Quantitative Research Methods
Theoretical Perspectives on Early Foreign Language Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Area & Cultural Studies Linguistics View 11 other Masters in Education in Finland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognized Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the area of education or foreign languages, or equivalent, is required. In addition, applicants must have studies or work experience in the field of early language education.

The programme will accept a temporary degree certificate.
English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

8000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Joensuu

700 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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