Swedish as a Second Language A

30 credits

Course, Bachelor's level, 5NS186

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 49,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 49,500

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-55603

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
3 August 2026–30 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
18 January 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Selection

Final school grades (60%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (40%)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 49,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 49,500

Read more about fees.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-05603

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
21 December 2026–17 January 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

Teaching in Swedish as a Second Language is a skill with high demand at the job market. Second language teaching is also an important part of our society and you as a teacher can make a big difference in students language learning. This course gives you the tools and knowledge that takes to become a good teacher of Swedish as a Second Language. You learn more about different aspects that affects second language learning and you will learn to teach and compare Swedish grammar and phonology with other languages. The theoretical part of the course is interspersed with professional elements such as lesson planning and study visits of second language learning in schools. This course is for you who is interested in language learning and multilingualism, perhaps are you an active teacher, teacher student or generally interested.

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