Nord University Faculty of Education and Arts Study Programmes and Admission

Nord University Faculty of Education and Arts Study Programmes and Admission

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Faculty of Education and Arts was formally established on 1st of January 2017 after restructuring at Nord University. 
The faculty has about 3346 students at four study locations: Vesterålen, Bodø, Nesna and Levanger.

Dean: Egil Solli
Vice Dean of Research: Lars Kirkhusmo Pharo
Vice Dean of Education: Geir Berg-Lennertzen

Faculty Director:  Olav Frigaard
Office Manager – Education: Sølvi Fastvold
Office Manager – ​Finances: Bjørn Heistad

Divisions: Teacher Education
Head of Division: Morten Edvardsen

Kindergarten Teacher Education
Head of Division: Ann Gøril Hugaas

Arts and culture
Head of Division: Hans-Kristian Øyan

Postgraduate Teaching
Head of Division: Jan Arne Pettersen

Physical education, sports science and outdoor education
Head of Division: Vegar Sellæg Brenne

Speech therapy, adapted education and special needs educationHead of Division: Trond Lekang

Center for Practical KnowledgeHead of Division: Bente Aina Ingebrigtsen

Norwegian Center for Art and Culture in Education
Head of Division: Ragnhild Merete Hassel

Programmes and courses

Faculty of Education and Arts at Nord University offers a wide range of education, including primary teacher, pre-school teacher, postgraduate teaching, sports, art and music education. The complete list of study programmes at the faculty is available here (in Norwegian only). 

Only a few of these are available for international students. See the list of international programmes and courses for Nord University. 

Do you have any questions about our study programmes? 
Find the right person in our list of international coordinators.

Adventure Knowledge One term programme

Bachelor degree i vocational teacher (Bachelor)

Bachelor of Lule Saami Language (Bachelor)

English (one year programme)

English (Bachelor)

English (one year programme)

Master in music

Music Teacher, Bachelor Programme

Music pedagogue in Schools of Music and Performing Art, Bachelor Programme


Nordic and International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning (one year programme)

Primary teacher education grades 1-7 (Master 5 years)

Primary teacher education grades 5-10 (Master 5 years)

Sports and Physical Education, one year

Theatre Production and Acting, Bachelor’s Programme (Bachelor)


The Faculty of Education and Arts conducts research and artistic development work that contributes to the development of the faculty’s educational areas and the field of work we educate for. This makes the research practice- and professional-oriented. 

Innovation based on professional praxis in schools and kindergartens, and children’s and young people’s formation and education in a holistic growing environment are central.


Faculty of Education and Arts at Nord University offers a wide range of education, including primary teacher, pre-school teacher, postgraduate teaching, sports, art and music education.
The faculty has a holistic approach to the formation process. The total upbringing environment for children and young people, including cultural and other activities, forms our research approach.
The research activity has a special emphasis on professional practice, and also includes disciplinary research relevant to the various study programs. The research at the faculty is intended to contribute to value creation, innovation and entrepreneurship within various subject areas. The purpose is to develop both the professional field, the education we offer and the research-based knowledge related to this.
Research groups 

All academic staff at the Faculty of Education and Arts participate in one or more research projects. The research activity is organized in research groups. The research groups are thematically divided, and in this way reflect the faculty’s research profile.

See research groups

The faculty has a research committee with representatives from all divisions at the faculty. The research committee is central to the development of the faculty’s research strategy, research profile and strategic use of the faculty’s research funding. The research is directly related to the study programs and the field of work we educate for, and is well integrated into the teaching of all our study programs.
Doctoral degreeFaculty of Education and Arts, together with Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, is responsible for one of Nord University’s doctoral degrees: PhD in the Study of Professional Praxis.The faculty has about 60 PhD candidates in this PhD program.
The research activity at the faculty is led by the Vice Dean of Research Lars Kirkhusmo Pharo.

Research Divisions

Teacher Education
Head of Division: Morten Edvardsen

Kindergarten Teacher Education
Head of Division: Ann Gøril Hugaas

Arts and culture
Head of Division: Hans-Kristian Øyan

Postgraduate Teaching
Head of Division: Jan Arne Pettersen

Physical education, sports science and outdoor education
Head of Division: Vegar Sellæg Brenne

Speech therapy, adapted education and special needs educationHead of Division: Trond Lekang

Center for Practical KnowledgeHead of Division: Bente Aina Ingebrigtsen

Norwegian Center for Art and Culture in Education
Head of Division: Kirsti Saxi