Pedagogy of Primary Education and Early Foreign Language Teaching (in Vilnius)

Bachelor's studies (university) @ Vytautas Magnus University
1 May Application deadline
25 Aug Start date
4 years Study duration full-time
Tuition fee for Eu citizens 3836€ Tuition fee for Non-Eu citizens 3900€

Programme overview

Being the first teacher of a person is both a great responsibility and a great joy. Seeing a growing personality, unfolding talents, developing skills that they will use throughout their lives – what could be more meaningful? If you want to turn this into your professional reality, choose the program of studies in primary education pedagogy and early foreign language teaching. During these studies, you will familiarize yourself with the foundations of primary education pedagogy, psychology, and philosophy, you will try out innovative teaching methods combining parts of natural sciences, mathematics, geometry, native language, art, technology, dance, music, theater disciplines integrating them into one whole. In addition to primary education subjects, you will improve techniques for teaching early English language, explore literature for children from English-speaking countries, familiarize yourself with the culture and history of the United Kingdom and the USA, and pass on the acquired knowledge to your students. This program also offers the opportunity to obtain the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) educator certificate during the studies. After completing these studies, you will be able to work as a primary education teacher in primary education institutions providing formal and non-formal education or continue your studies in master’s programs in education, management, or other social sciences fields.

Career opportunities

After graduating from the study program, they will be able to work in various types of primary education institutions providing formal and non-formal education. Those who wish will be able to continue their studies in master’s programs in education, management or other social sciences.

Programme structure

Curriculum

Admission Requirements

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Minimum 60% CGPA

Admission score counting is based on:

Motivation letter * 0,2 + Grade point average (of school graduation certificate) * 0,4 + English exam score * 0,4

Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4

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VMU International Cooperation Department:
V. Putvinskio g. 23, Kaunas, Lithuania
LT-44249 Lithuania
Tel.: 
+370 37 327 978
studies@vdu.lt
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